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.

that it was Vivienne who was engaged

bitter and sour taste spread through his mouth.

best. She needed to

didn’t measure

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

a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt

greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

cordial, yet it still

was only

was just nineteen.

he could easily pass for their uncle.

emphasize the age gap between them to

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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

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

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

a

herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think

offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

if you péturn, I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed enthusiastically

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

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

thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the

enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to

Percival, and his gaze grew colder by the second

since it was

hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would

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

was no reason for him to continue

instructed him. “Drive Richard

and went off to carry out

had to tone it down. “Vivienne,

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

heart leapt at her response, and after a brief chat,

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

been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with

signaled to Leopold, intending to head