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

and sour taste

the best. She needed to be with the

didn’t measure up

he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously now

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

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

was cordial, yet it still camed

only eighteen

just

Well, he could easily pass for their

the age gap between them to

his eyes

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

them was palpable. It seemed

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

for a definitive answer from

gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

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

if you péturn, I promise to meet

weight, but he wasn’t about to

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

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

the dessert or had taken it

Percival, and his gaze grew

wouldn’t allow anyone to covet what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne

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

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

was no reason for him to continue

him. “Drive Richard home”

nodded in understanding and went off to

with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all

soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious

at her response, and after a brief chat, he

was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr.

It was

immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s