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 was engaged to

taste spread through his mouth.

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

didn’t measure

engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously now

casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a

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

greeting was cordial, yet it still camed a

was only eighteen

was just nineteen.

easily

to emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

and his eyes

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

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

over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about

a definitive

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

lifted It was as if

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

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

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

thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the

the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal clear

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

since it was something Vivienne had

speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would like to

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

Richard’s ailing health, there was no reason

instructed him. “Drive

off to carry out

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

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

and after a brief

Vivienne turned to Percival

been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving her

that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to