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.

He knew that it was Vivienne who was engaged to Percival

taste spread through

best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man ever.

just didn’t measure

didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t

manner, the term ‘fiance felt like

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

was cordial, yet it still camed a hint of

was only eighteen

was just

Percival Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

the age gap between them

froze, and his

as Aaron was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity

them was palpable. It seemed as vast

of panic washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne,

was hoping for a definitive

him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think about it.”

offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight

I promise to meet any conditions you have!”

he wasn’t about to let

interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with

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

or had taken it to

a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew

was his. However, since it was something

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

had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been made.

there was no reason for

instructed him. “Drive Richard

understanding and went off to

he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses you. Why don’t

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

her response, and after a brief chat, he took his

to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m tired”

affair. It was filled with all sorts of

signaled to