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

"Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too.

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step

the duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him,

Jasper, "..."

this

felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

Do you guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer

turning this way, he

stopping you?

choked

already moved aside

fond of her by the minute, seeing

might turn out to be quite the

to secure this connection

between Jasper

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile,

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

bustling, greeting

made her way out, she

by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

turned, shared a smile, and after a

stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf,

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