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

taste spread through his mouth.

the best. She needed to be with the

didn’t

engagement, so he hadn’t

term ‘fiance felt like a thorn,

shook off his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir, I’m

cordial, yet it still camed a hint of

was only eighteen

just nineteen.

easily pass for their uncle.

emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold

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

panic washed over 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

that Vivienne was considering his offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as

I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He

much weight, but he wasn’t about to let go of

Percival watched the exchange

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

the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne,

displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder

However, since it was something

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

All formalities had been completed, and all necessary

there was no reason for him

instructed him. “Drive Richard home”

nodded in understanding and went off to carry out Percival’s command.

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 meal next

Yet Vivienne seemed

her response, and after a

turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m tired”

had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all

that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending