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.

He knew that it was Vivienne who

and sour taste

best. She needed to be with the most

just didn’t measure

he

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

greeted Percival politely.

it still camed a

was only eighteen

was just

Percival Well, he could easily pass for

age gap between

froze, and his eyes narrowed

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

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

his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about rejoining

hoping for a definitive answer from Vivienne

him off, gently disentangling herself from

his offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was

if you péturn, I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He

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

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

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

it

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

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

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 continue to push

instructed him. “Drive

went off to carry out

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 next

Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she

after a brief chat, he took his

turned to Percival

It was filled with

hearing that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home