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 who was engaged to Percival

sour taste spread through his mouth.

eyes. Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man

didn’t

engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take

the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at his

and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir, I’m Aaron”

cordial, yet it still camed a hint

only eighteen

just nineteen.

Percival Well, he could easily pass for

the age gap between them

and his

the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him

distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an

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

for a

gently disentangling herself from Percival’s

It was as if a

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

hold much weight, but he wasn’t about to let go of any possible opportunity

in response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a

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

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

displeasure through Percival,

since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he wouldn’t openly oppose

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

formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been

no reason for him to continue to push

him. “Drive

understanding and went off to carry

things he wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne,

mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and she readily agreed.

after a brief chat, he took

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

and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts

signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s go then.”