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 problem, old

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

Vivienne, "..."

start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she

but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the

stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't

holding Isaiah who was perking up at 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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

the children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't

understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you

way,

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

choked on his

had already moved aside

her by the minute,

out to

to secure this

Jasper

the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to see my

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

was bustling, greeting

she made her way out, she noticed her

caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

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

the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

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