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.

it was Vivienne who

and sour taste

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

didn’t

care about the engagement, so he hadn’t

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

his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

it still camed a hint of provocation.

was only eighteen

was just nineteen.

he could easily

emphasize the age gap between them

and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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

was a familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable.

as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the

was hoping for a definitive answer from Vivienne

herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think about it.”

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

I promise to meet any

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

watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly

Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost

it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal clear

displeasure through Percival, and his

to covet what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had

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

banquet was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed,

no reason for him to

instructed him. “Drive

understanding and went off to carry out Percival’s command.

of things he 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

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

after a brief chat,

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

had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with

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