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...

was hardly any quieter

What's your problem, old

at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all

Vivienne, "..."

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

direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why should I

so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather make way

at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If he starts

Jasper, "..."

was this so

felt like he

even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me,

conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone

"Who's stopping you?

nearly choked

moved

growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing

turn out to

secure this connection

Jasper

as Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

was bustling, greeting familiar

made her way out, she

to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after

stranger, casually asked,

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