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. He knew that it was

sour taste

needed to be with the

just didn’t measure up

that Vivienne didn’t care about the engagement, so he

‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking

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

was cordial, yet it still camed a hint

only eighteen

just

Well, he could easily pass

the age gap between them

his eyes narrowed

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

of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as

redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to

was hoping for a definitive answer

off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

was

meet any

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

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

see through Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed

dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the

of displeasure through Percival, and

it

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

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

no reason for him to continue to push

him. “Drive Richard

and went off to carry out Percival’s

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

Vivienne

her response, and after a brief chat,

was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival

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

Percival immediately signaled to