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 that it was

bitter and sour taste spread through

eyes. Vivienne deserved the best. She needed to be

didn’t

he hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously

Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at

shook off his thoughts and greeted

was cordial, yet it still

only eighteen

was just

could easily pass for their

the age gap between them to Percival

his eyes narrowed dangerously.

in his perceived victory, the cold intensity

sense of distance between them was palpable. It seemed as vast as an ocean

his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject.

for a definitive answer

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

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

if you péturn, I promise to meet

his promise didn’t hold much weight, but he wasn’t about to

response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was

veiled intentions, especially after he had

the dessert or had taken it

of displeasure through Percival,

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

in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling

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

reason for him to continue to push himself

“Drive

went off to

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

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

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

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

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