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 that it was Vivienne who was engaged to Percival

bitter and sour taste spread through his mouth.

eyes. Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man

just didn’t measure

that Vivienne didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t expected

Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn,

and greeted Percival politely.

still camed a hint of provocation.

only eighteen

just

Percival Well, he could easily pass for their

wanted to emphasize the age gap

and his eyes narrowed

his perceived victory, the cold

them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an

washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze

a definitive answer

him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think

It was

I promise to meet any conditions

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

Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on

thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had

had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal

a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze

wouldn’t allow anyone to covet what was his. However, since it

Thomas approached quietly, speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would like to leave.”

All formalities had been completed,

there was no reason for him to continue to

“Drive Richard home”

in understanding and went off to carry out

Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all get together for a meal next time?”

Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily

leapt at her response, and after a brief chat,

turned to

long and tiring affair. It was

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending