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

taste

the best. She needed to

didn’t measure

that Vivienne didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t

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

and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

yet it still camed a hint of provocation.

was only eighteen

just nineteen.

Well, he could easily pass for their

wanted to emphasize the age gap between

his

victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes

between them was palpable.

Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about rejoining the team….”

a definitive

cut him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think about it.”

was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders

promise to meet any conditions you have!” He

hold much weight, but he

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

thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last strawberry

enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the

through Percival, and his gaze grew colder

anyone to covet what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had

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

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

ailing health, there was no reason for him to

instructed him. “Drive Richard home”

went off to carry out

Percival’s presence, he had to

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

and after a brief chat, he

was gone, Vivienne turned to

was filled with all

immediately signaled to Leopold,