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.

knew that it was Vivienne who was

bitter and sour taste spread through his

the best. She needed

just didn’t measure up

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

the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably

greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

cordial, yet it still camed a hint of provocation.

only eighteen

was just nineteen.

Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

wanted to emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

his eyes

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

sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as

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

for a definitive

him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think

Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight

to meet any conditions you have!”

much weight, but he wasn’t about to

the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly not

intentions, especially after

the dessert or had taken it to impress

a wave of displeasure through Percival, and

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

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

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

was no reason for him to

instructed him. “Drive Richard

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

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

her response, and after

turned to Percival

had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama,

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