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.

she might get tired, had

But...

hardly any

your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about

underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the

have one child. Even

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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

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

the conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone could feign

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The

choked on

moved aside with

fond of her by the minute, seeing so

might turn out to be quite

had to secure this connection

between Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

out, she

to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

middle-aged and unfamiliar,

after a brief nod to the stranger,

asked, "Mr. Wolf, who

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

track, let alone the extended

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