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.

it was Vivienne who was engaged

taste spread through his

Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be with the

didn’t measure

so he hadn’t expected her to take it so

manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking

greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

yet it still camed a hint of provocation.

only

just

Well, he could easily pass for

to emphasize the age

smile froze, and his eyes

as Aaron was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in

was a familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an ocean

Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting

was hoping for a definitive answer

cut him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

that Vivienne was considering his offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight had been lifted from his

I promise to meet any conditions you

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

his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the

Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last

enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the

a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder by the

allow anyone to covet what was his. However, since it was

Richard isn’t feeling well. He

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

ailing health, there was no reason

him. “Drive Richard home”

understanding and went off to carry out Percival’s command.

Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne,

Aaron’s suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily agreed. “Sure.”

leapt at her response, and after a brief chat, he took his leave

Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf,

a long and tiring affair. It was filled with

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head