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.

it was Vivienne

bitter and sour taste spread through his

deserved the best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man ever.

didn’t

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

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

shook off his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello,

was cordial, yet it still camed a

only

just

Percival Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

to emphasize the age gap

and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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

sense of distance between them was palpable.

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

for a definitive answer from

off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

spirits lifted It was as

I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He

didn’t hold much weight, but he

own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark

could see through Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he

taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer

through Percival, and his

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

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

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

health, there was no reason for him to continue to push

“Drive Richard home”

and went off to carry out

wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone

further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily

at her response, and after a brief chat, he

Vivienne turned to

and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold,