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

your problem,

the first time too.

Vivienne, "..."

start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough

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

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

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 you

Jasper, "..."

this so

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was

today. Instead of welcoming

this way, he

gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you?

nearly choked on his

had already moved aside

was growing more fond of her by the minute,

to be quite the

had to secure this

Jasper and Yorick was

Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

crowd was bustling,

out, she noticed her parents but not

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

and unfamiliar, someone

shared a smile, and after a brief nod to

asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

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