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 spread through his

deserved the best. She needed to be with the

didn’t

he hadn’t expected her to take it

had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like

and greeted Percival politely.

still camed a hint of

was only eighteen

was just

Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

age gap

froze, and his

perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in his tracks.

The sense of distance between them was

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

hoping for a definitive answer from Vivienne

gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

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

you péturn, I promise to meet any conditions

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

Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange

thinly veiled intentions, especially after

it to impress Vivienne,

thought sent a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his

it was something Vivienne had

Thomas approached quietly, speaking in hushed tones, Richard

All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances

was no reason for him to continue

instructed him. “Drive

nodded in understanding and went off to carry out

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

Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and

after a brief chat, he took his leave

was gone, Vivienne turned to

It was filled with all sorts of drama,

that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold,