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 than

your

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

Vivienne, "..."

ideas about her children,

knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for

adept at shifting the battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the

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

Jasper, "..."

this

Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't

Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children

turning this way, he doubted anyone could feign

stopping you?

nearly choked

already moved aside with

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of

might turn out to be

to secure

Jasper and Yorick

door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile,

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving,

crowd was bustling, greeting

she made her way out, she noticed

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

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

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

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

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