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...

hardly any quieter

your problem, old

scooped up Juliette from her crib, glaring at 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 show

Vivienne, "..."

her 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 first time too. Why should

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

birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all

Jasper, "..."

this

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched

the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for

way, he doubted

stopping you? The child just prefers me, what can I

choked on his

already moved aside with

of her by the

might turn out to

had to secure

Jasper and Yorick was

swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here!

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting

she noticed her parents

by Mr. Wolf conversing

and unfamiliar,

and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed

the stranger, casually asked,

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