The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1069

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, had her rest

But...

was hardly any

What's your

first time too. And you, acting all high

Vivienne, "..."

mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through the

frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first

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

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

Jasper, "..."

this

Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

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

this way, he doubted

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

nearly choked

moved aside with

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

might turn out to be quite

to secure

Jasper and Yorick was

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

bustling, greeting familiar faces

she noticed

by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in

middle-aged and unfamiliar,

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to

at the stranger, casually asked,

replied nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see

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

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