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

sour taste spread through his mouth.

the best. She needed to be with

didn’t

so he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously

had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance

and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

still camed a hint

was only

just nineteen.

easily

emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

his eyes narrowed dangerously.

cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in

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

washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting

a definitive

disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll

spirits lifted It was

I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed

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

Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression

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

it to impress Vivienne, the answer

wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder by the second

to covet what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he wouldn’t openly oppose

in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling

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

reason for him to continue

him. “Drive Richard

understanding and went off to carry

list of things he wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t we all get together for a

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

response, and after a brief chat, he took

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

and tiring affair. It was filled with

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home