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.

tired, had her

But...

was hardly any quieter

your problem, old

quickly scooped up Juliette from 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 show some decency?" He then cooed at the child,

Vivienne, "..."

about her children,

spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather

"Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the

watched the duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's 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

Jasper, "..."

was this

as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at

turning this way, he doubted anyone could feign

gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just prefers me, what can

choked

already moved aside

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne

out to

secure this connection

between Jasper and Yorick was

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

way out, she noticed

inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a

at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

"Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended