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

What's your

on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as

Vivienne, "..."

about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through

not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting

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 the moment

Jasper, "..."

was this so

with them, Jasper felt

welcoming

the conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone could feign

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

choked

already moved aside

of her by the minute, seeing so

might turn out to be quite

to secure

Jasper and

swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

out, she noticed her parents but

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed her

glancing at the stranger, casually asked,

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