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

sour taste spread through his mouth.

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

just didn’t measure up

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

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

and greeted Percival politely.

it still camed a hint of provocation.

was only

just nineteen.

could easily pass

wanted to emphasize the age gap

and his eyes narrowed

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

between them

sense of panic washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change

hoping for a definitive answer from

disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

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

I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed

weight, but he wasn’t

merely hummed in response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on

especially after he

enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to

through Percival, and

it

tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would

end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances

Richard’s ailing health, there was no reason for him to continue to push

him. “Drive Richard home”

and went off to carry

Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all get

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

and after a brief chat, he took his

he was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m tired”

affair. It was filled

hearing that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold,