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

sour taste spread through his

best. She needed to be with

didn’t

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

Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at his most tender spots.

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

greeting was cordial, yet it still camed a hint

was only

was just nineteen.

Well, he could easily pass

wanted to emphasize the age

smile froze, and his

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

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

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

for a definitive answer from

herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think about

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

I promise to meet any

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

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

veiled intentions, especially after he had

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

thought sent a wave of displeasure through Percival,

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

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

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

there was no reason for him to continue to push himself

him. “Drive Richard

went off to carry out Percival’s

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

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

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

to Percival “Mr.

been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of

that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s go then.”