The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 1069

Griffin felt a throbbing pain in his temples, adamantly sticking to his choice, "The black one."

Leopold acknowledged with a grunt, obediently putting the others away.

Griffin was beyond words.

If simplicity saved lives, then let it be.

During their engagement party, she had already seen through Leopold's standing within the Emerald Mountain community.

Plus, being named godfather to Vivienne's kids was already flashy enough.

If Leopold dared to dress even more flamboyantly at tomorrow's feast... she feared he might not make it through the night without being "taken out."

By then, she wouldn't even know where to start looking for him.

The next day, the hotel was buzzing with people.

The hall was packed with well-wishers.

Vivienne sat in the lounge, surrounded by Finnian, Jasper, and Yorick, who had made special trips to be there.

Any one of them was a notable figure in Rivenwood.

Yet there they were, locked in a standoff, none yielding to the others.

Only Vivienne remained calm.

Next to her were some snacks and pastries, thoughtfully prepared by Mr. Wolf.

This banquet was significant for both families.

As her father put it, it was also about making up for past regrets during her own wedding.

With so many invites, they had no idea how many would actually show up.

They could only courteously greet guests at the door.

Mr. Wolf, concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the kids separately.

But...

hardly any quieter

What's your

tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't you show some decency?" He then cooed at the child, "Sweetie, say 'godfather' for

Vivienne, "..."

wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough

with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the

have one child. Even if I don't step

proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's

Jasper, "..."

this

others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't

I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you

way, he doubted

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just prefers

choked

moved aside with

the minute, seeing so much

to

had to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

crowd was bustling,

way out, she noticed her parents but not

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

unfamiliar, someone she

a smile, and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed

at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

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