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.

was Vivienne

bitter and sour taste

She needed to be with

didn’t measure

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

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

shook off his thoughts and greeted

greeting was cordial, yet it still camed a hint

only

just nineteen.

easily

emphasize the age gap between them

his eyes narrowed dangerously.

reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity

familiar feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast

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

for a

disentangling herself from Percival’s

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

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

he wasn’t about to

Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on

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

he truly enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal clear

displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder by

since it

Thomas approached quietly, speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well.

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

was no reason for him to continue to push himself

“Drive Richard

nodded in understanding and went off to carry

to tone it

hearing Aaron’s suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne

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

he was gone, Vivienne turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m tired”

a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving

tired, Percival immediately signaled to