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.

knew. He knew that it was Vivienne who was engaged to

bitter and sour taste spread through his

Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be with the most outstanding

didn’t measure up

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

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

his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir, I’m Aaron”

yet it still camed

was only

was just

could easily pass for their

wanted to emphasize the age gap between them to

and his eyes

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

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

his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change

hoping for a definitive answer

off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll

Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

if you péturn, I promise to meet

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

interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with

intentions, especially after he

truly enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to

of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder by

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

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

All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances

was no reason for him

him. “Drive Richard

nodded in understanding and went off

presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all get together for a meal

suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious

leapt at her response, and after

was gone, Vivienne turned to

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

hearing that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to