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.

that it was Vivienne who was

taste spread through his

best. She needed to

didn’t measure

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

she had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like

greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

greeting was cordial, yet it still camed a hint of provocation.

was only eighteen

just nineteen.

could easily pass for

wanted to emphasize the age gap between

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

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

was a familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed

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

hoping for a definitive answer

cut him off, gently disentangling herself from

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

promise to meet any conditions you have!” He

didn’t hold much weight, but he wasn’t about

response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly

intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last

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

sent a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his

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

quietly, speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling

family reunion banquet was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances

health, there was no reason for him to continue to

“Drive Richard

understanding and went off to carry out Percival’s

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 this, and she readily agreed.

after

gone, Vivienne turned to Percival

a long and tiring affair. It was filled with

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