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.

was Vivienne who

taste spread

Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be with

just didn’t

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

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

and greeted Percival

yet it still camed a hint of provocation.

only eighteen

just

he could easily pass for their uncle.

to emphasize the age gap

and his eyes

perceived victory, the cold intensity

them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an

of panic washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze

for a definitive answer

off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

was as

péturn, I promise to meet any conditions

didn’t hold much weight, but he

to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a

could see through Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last strawberry

taken it to impress Vivienne, the

displeasure through Percival, and his

However, since it was something Vivienne had

speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t

end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary

Richard’s ailing health, there was no reason for him to continue

him. “Drive

in understanding and went off to

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

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

her response, and after a brief chat,

turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m

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

hearing that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s