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

your problem,

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,

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her

bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather

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

arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If he starts crying the moment you take him...

Jasper, "..."

this so

Jasper felt like he was being

Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming

way, he

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

nearly choked on

moved aside

was growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

might turn out to be quite the

secure this connection

Jasper and

strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

she noticed her parents

by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger

unfamiliar, someone

after a brief nod to the

casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who

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