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.

was Vivienne who

taste spread through his mouth.

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

didn’t measure up

so he hadn’t expected her

she had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably

off his thoughts and greeted Percival

yet it still

only eighteen

just nineteen.

could easily pass for their uncle.

emphasize the age gap

his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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

familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed

gaze to Vivienne,

for a definitive answer

disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

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

meet any conditions

but he wasn’t about to let go of any possible opportunity

own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was

veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last strawberry

truly enjoyed the dessert or had taken it

of displeasure through Percival,

However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he wouldn’t openly oppose

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

had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been

health, there was no reason for him to continue to

“Drive Richard home”

off to carry out Percival’s command.

a whole list of things he wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all get

further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this,

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

to Percival “Mr. Wolf,

affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama,

immediately signaled to Leopold,