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.

Aaron knew. He knew that it was

and sour taste spread

his eyes. Vivienne deserved the best. She needed

just didn’t measure up

engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take it

Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at his most tender spots.

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

was cordial, yet it still

was only

just

Percival Well, he could easily pass for their uncle.

emphasize the age gap between them to Percival

his eyes narrowed

reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in

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

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

hoping for a definitive answer

off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll

that Vivienne was considering his offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight had been lifted

I promise to meet any conditions you have!”

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

Percival watched the exchange with a dark expression

intentions, especially after he had

taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal

of displeasure through Percival, and his

what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he

tones, Richard isn’t

its end. All formalities had

Richard’s ailing health, there was no reason for him to

him. “Drive

and went off to carry out Percival’s command.

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 time?”

Vivienne seemed oblivious

response, and after a brief chat, he

Vivienne turned to

and tiring affair. It was

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