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

sour taste spread through his mouth.

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

just didn’t

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

though she had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably

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

cordial, yet it still camed

only

just

could easily pass for their uncle.

to emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

and his eyes

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

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

for a definitive answer from

cut him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

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

if you péturn, I promise to meet any conditions

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

hummed 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 almost nabbed the last

or had taken it to

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

However, since it was

tones, Richard isn’t feeling well.

was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed, and all

ailing health, there was no reason

“Drive Richard

went off to carry out

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

Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed

leapt at her response, and after

was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m

It was filled with

Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home