The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 281

Pival stood aside, listening to their familiar chatter with a look of utter displeasure on his face.

He had thought Aaron looked familiar from the moment he laid eyes on him, but he couldn’t quite place where he’d seen him before.

Now that Aaron and Vivienne were standing together, it became abundantly clear. The young man was practically a male carbon copy of Vivienne in his choice of attire

They were both clad in casual t–shirts and jeans, which was a stark contrast to the formal attire of everyone else at the banquet

Without having been told, one could easily mistake them for a couple. Their outfits were perfectly coordinated.

“Vivienne “Percival squeezed out through gritted teeth while draping an arm around Vivienne’s shoulders. Is this another one of your friends?”

The word ‘another was dripped with an undeniable hint of jealousy

How many other friends did she have that he didn’t know about?

And why were they all male friends?

Vivienne didn’t attempt to shake off Percival’s arm. She instead offered him a small, nonchalant laugh

“Yes. A friend” She confirmed

She then turned to Aaron, introducing Percival with a straightforward, “My fiancé.”

Percival was taken aback by her blunt honesty. He was pleasantly surprised that she had acknowledged him and their relationship so openly.

Feeling reassured by Vivienne’s acknowledgment, he tightened his hold around her and greeted Aaron with a beaming smile: “Nice to meet you. I’m Percival.”

His attitude towards Aaron did a complete 180, all thanks to Vivienne’s honesty

Aaron’s gaze darted between the pair as his eyes dimmed with an array of complex emotions

News of Vivienne and Percival’s engagement was not widely known. Only a select few within their inner circle were aware

The media had only reported on Percival’s engagement, describing his fiancé as a simple country girl.

The news of their engagement in Havenwood had been suppressed.

knew. He knew that it was Vivienne who was engaged to Percival

sour taste spread through his mouth.

needed to be with the most

didn’t measure up

the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously now

the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at

and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

it still camed a hint of

only eighteen

just

Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

wanted to emphasize the age

and his eyes

victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped

The sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as

redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about

for a definitive answer from Vivienne

from Percival’s arm “I’ll think

Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight had

to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed enthusiastically

knew his promise didn’t hold much weight, but he wasn’t about to let

his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a

after he had almost nabbed the

taken it to impress Vivienne, the

wave of displeasure through Percival, and

his. However, since it was something

speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well.

family reunion banquet was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been made.

health, there was no reason for him to

“Drive Richard home”

understanding and went off to carry

had to

Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she

and after a brief chat, he

to Percival “Mr. Wolf,

reunion had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving her feeling exhausted

tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head