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

taste spread through his

She needed to be with the most outstanding man

just didn’t measure

he hadn’t expected her to take it so

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

greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir,

still camed a hint of

was only

just

could easily

to emphasize the age gap

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

the cold intensity in Percival’s

feeling. The sense of distance between them was palpable.

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

a definitive

him off, gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm

offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

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

weight, but he wasn’t about

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

see through Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last strawberry cake.

or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal clear

wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew colder by the

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

hushed tones, Richard isn’t

nearing its end. All formalities had been

no reason for him to continue

instructed him. “Drive Richard home”

understanding and went off to carry out

of things he wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to

even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this, and

her response, and after a brief chat, he took

turned to Percival

reunion had been a long and tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving her feeling exhausted

she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to