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

and sour taste spread through his

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

just didn’t measure up

didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously

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

greeted Percival

it still camed a

was only

just

could easily pass for their uncle.

age gap between them to

his

victory, the cold intensity in

between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an

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

a definitive

cut him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

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

péturn, I promise to meet

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

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

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

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

sent a wave of displeasure through Percival, and

since it was something Vivienne

hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would like to leave.”

its end. All formalities had been completed, and

ailing health, there was no reason for

“Drive Richard home”

understanding and went off to

with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why

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

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

Vivienne turned to Percival

had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled

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