The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1069

Griffin felt a throbbing pain in his temples, adamantly sticking to his choice, "The black one."

Leopold acknowledged with a grunt, obediently putting the others away.

Griffin was beyond words.

If simplicity saved lives, then let it be.

During their engagement party, she had already seen through Leopold's standing within the Emerald Mountain community.

Plus, being named godfather to Vivienne's kids was already flashy enough.

If Leopold dared to dress even more flamboyantly at tomorrow's feast... she feared he might not make it through the night without being "taken out."

By then, she wouldn't even know where to start looking for him.

The next day, the hotel was buzzing with people.

The hall was packed with well-wishers.

Vivienne sat in the lounge, surrounded by Finnian, Jasper, and Yorick, who had made special trips to be there.

Any one of them was a notable figure in Rivenwood.

Yet there they were, locked in a standoff, none yielding to the others.

Only Vivienne remained calm.

Next to her were some snacks and pastries, thoughtfully prepared by Mr. Wolf.

This banquet was significant for both families.

As her father put it, it was also about making up for past regrets during her own wedding.

With so many invites, they had no idea how many would actually show up.

They could only courteously greet guests at the door.

concerned she might get tired,

But...

hardly any

your

her crib, glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't you

Vivienne, "..."

about her

knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why should I

the battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather make way for this

been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If he starts crying the

Jasper, "..."

this so

them, Jasper felt like he was

you guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't

conversation turning this way,

stopping you? The child just prefers

nearly choked

had already moved aside with

the minute, seeing so much

might turn out to be quite the

had to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick

the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

bustling,

she noticed her

about to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar,

her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed

glancing at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the sheer number

nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the extended family branches of