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.

that it was Vivienne who was engaged to

bitter and sour taste spread through his mouth.

his eyes. Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to

didn’t measure

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

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

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

was cordial, yet it still camed a

was only

just

Well, he could easily pass for

the age gap between them to Percival

froze, and his eyes

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

them was palpable. It seemed as

over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne,

was hoping for a definitive answer from

him off, gently disentangling herself from

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

you péturn, I promise to meet

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

in response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly

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

had taken it to

of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder

his. However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he wouldn’t

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

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

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

him. “Drive Richard home”

in understanding and went off to carry out Percival’s

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 together for a meal next time?”

hearing Aaron’s suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and

response, and after

to

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

immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to