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 quieter

What's your problem,

Jasper who 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

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered

feeling slighted but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why

"Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if

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 crying

Jasper, "..."

this so

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was

today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this great-grandfather to

turning this way, he doubted

stopping you? The child just

choked on

had already moved aside with

more fond of her by the

out to

to secure this

Jasper and Yorick

the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

bustling, greeting familiar

way out, she

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

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar,

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

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

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