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.

might get tired, had her rest with the kids

But...

hardly any

What's your problem,

Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you,

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

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

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."

Jasper, "..."

this

laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he

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

turning this way, he

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

choked

already moved

more fond of her by the minute,

out to be quite

had to secure this

between Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

bustling, greeting

she made her way out, she noticed

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

and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief

stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were

nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and

to keep track, let alone the extended family

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