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 spread through

the best. She needed to be with the

didn’t measure

thought that Vivienne didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to

a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at

off his thoughts and greeted Percival politely.

was cordial, yet it still camed a

was only eighteen

just

he could easily pass for their

emphasize the age gap between

and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped

of distance between them was palpable.

Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to

was hoping for a definitive

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

It was as if a weight had

to meet any conditions you have!” He

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

own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange

after

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

displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder

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

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

nearing its end. All formalities had been

there was no reason for him to continue to

instructed him. “Drive Richard

understanding and went off to carry out

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

Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily

heart leapt at her response, and after a brief chat, he took

Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr.

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

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to