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...

any

What's your

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

bitterness, "I'm the

didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the

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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

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

this way, he doubted anyone

with a steady gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you?

nearly choked

had already moved

more fond of her by the

to

to secure

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

bustling, greeting familiar

she made her way out, she noticed her parents but not

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

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

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

stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you talking

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