The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 847

Vivienne's back stiffened, her usually delicate face now as dark as a thundercloud, pitch black and stormy.

Percival barely suppressed a smirk.

When had the so-called "War God" become such a fool?

Arthur: "Hey, kid, watch your mouth. I am your future father-in-law. Be careful, or I might not let her marry you!"

Percival: "Do you really think you hold that much sway in my lady's heart?"

Arthur: ...

Stabbed in the heart!

Jasper, on the other hand, didn't catch the tension between Vivienne and Percival. He was distracted by an almost maniacal voice growing louder outside, approaching rapidly.

"When did Arthur arrive? What's he doing here?" Jasper wondered aloud.

The Perez and the Linklater families were acquaintances, but barely interacted.

Their most significant connection was through Yorick, who had a slight acquaintance with a few of the Perez sons. Arthur, known far and wide for his military exploits as the "War God" of Veridia, was respected by the Perez family, though they rarely saw him, given his duties.

"Why has Arthur come to the Perez household now? And in such a hurry?" Jasper pondered.

As Jasper stood there, puzzled, Arthur approached, hands clasped in apology, "Dad! Sorry I'm late! I'll make it up to the family, I promise!"

Jasper, "?!"

Luke Perez emerged,

"Dad"?

A sleepwalking "War God"

'War God' for a son, I'm not about to steal someone else's, especially not my daughter's mentor's son. That's completely off-limits!" Arthur, dead serious, offered, "Dad, a son-in-law is as good as a son. If you wish, I'll

The Perez brothers, "?!"

Vivienne remained expressionless.

pinched the bridge of his

atmosphere turned

managed, "This is

off, "If you're sure, we can head to the courthouse now to change

son! Jasper wouldn't dream of letting

at Jasper,

changing my name and transferring households is just a

in the joy of gaining a "War God" son, was unprepared for

She's still unconscious, which isn't ideal for a wedding, but I can't wait any longer. I need to

I wanted it sooner, but the soothsayer advised against it. Ten days from now is auspicious for marriage. Don't worry about the dowry; I'm offering ten billion

for the bride's dowry, we won't need one. Whatever she wants, I'll provide."

Damn!

was setting the bar high. How could

needed to up his game, perhaps doubling what the "War God" offered, but his finances were

need to turn to Fariana Isle for a

and Thomas, dealing with the Grimshaw family's

reeling from Arthur's

stunned, having heard something even more shocking than Arthur adopting Jasper as his

Vivienne remained stoic.

Yorick was having a

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