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

sour taste spread through his mouth.

best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man

didn’t

the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take it so

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

shook off his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

greeting was cordial, yet it still

only eighteen

was just nineteen.

Well, he could easily pass for their

to emphasize the age gap between them

froze, and his eyes narrowed

was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes

a familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them

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

was hoping for a definitive

him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

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

to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed enthusiastically

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

Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly not

thinly veiled intentions, especially after

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

through Percival, and

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

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

end. All formalities had been

ailing health, there was no reason for him to continue to push himself

instructed him. “Drive

off to

given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone

Vivienne seemed oblivious

heart leapt at her response, and after a

to

was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to