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 was

bitter and sour taste

She needed to be with the most

just didn’t measure up

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

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

greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

it still camed a hint of provocation.

was only eighteen

was just

could easily

wanted to emphasize the age gap between them

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

the cold intensity in

them was palpable. It seemed

Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting

a definitive answer from

from

Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

meet

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

Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his

thinly veiled intentions, especially after he

had taken it to impress Vivienne, the

thought sent a wave of displeasure through Percival,

what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he

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

its end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary

no reason for

him. “Drive Richard

understanding and went off

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

Aaron’s suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily agreed. “Sure.”

response, and after a brief chat,

Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m

was filled with all sorts of

immediately signaled to Leopold,