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 to

taste

needed to

just didn’t measure up

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

manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking

greeted Percival politely.

it still camed a

only eighteen

just

he could easily pass

emphasize the age

smile froze, and his

the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in his tracks.

them was

over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze

was hoping for a definitive answer from Vivienne

from Percival’s arm

lifted It was

meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed

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

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

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

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

of displeasure through Percival, and his

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

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

its end. All formalities had been

was no reason for him to

him. “Drive Richard home”

in understanding and went off to carry

he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses

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

at her response, and after a brief chat, he

he was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf,

long and tiring affair. It was filled with

signaled to