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

sour taste spread through

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

didn’t measure

care about the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take

the term ‘fiance felt

and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir, I’m Aaron”

greeting was cordial, yet it still

only eighteen

was just

could easily pass

to emphasize the age gap between them

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

his perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him

of distance between them was palpable.

washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne,

hoping for a

off, gently disentangling herself from

was as if a weight had been lifted from

I promise to meet any conditions you

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

in response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with

intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last

the dessert or had taken it to impress

wave of displeasure through Percival, and his

However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to,

Richard isn’t feeling well. He would like

family reunion banquet was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed, and

no reason for

instructed him. “Drive Richard home”

in understanding and went off to carry

things he wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it

suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious

her response, and after a brief chat, he

turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m

It was filled with all sorts

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending