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 was

and sour taste spread

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

just didn’t

Vivienne didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t

manner, the term ‘fiance felt

greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

greeting was cordial, yet it still camed

was only

was just nineteen.

easily

wanted to emphasize the age gap

smile froze, and his

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

familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was

washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about rejoining

a definitive answer from Vivienne

from Percival’s arm “I’ll

lifted It was as if a weight had been lifted

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

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

the exchange with a dark

veiled intentions, especially after he had almost

or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal

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

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

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

end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been

no reason

instructed him. “Drive Richard home”

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

mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily agreed. “Sure.”

leapt at her response, and after a

turned to Percival “Mr.

tiring affair. It was filled with

signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s go then.”