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, "?!"

and Luke Perez emerged,

Jasper "Dad"? Was

serious. A sleepwalking "War God" could spell

'Dad'?" "While I'd love to have a '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

The Perez brothers, "?!"

Vivienne remained expressionless.

the bridge

atmosphere turned exceedingly

pause, Jasper finally managed, "This is

was about to respond when Jasper cut him off, "If you're sure, we can head to the courthouse now

son! Jasper wouldn't dream of letting such an

glanced at

changing my name and transferring households is just a phone call away," Arthur, now beaming, said, "Since you've accepted me as your son

ahead!" Jasper, basking in the joy of gaining a

need to give her and our daughter their due recognition. They've suffered because of my absence, and I want to make it up to them. I've set the wedding date for ten

dowry; I'm offering ten billion dollars, ten houses, ten luxury cars, ten plots in Rivenwood suburb, a hundred sets of jewelry, a hundred outfits, and I'm even willing to take your family name if

need one. Whatever she wants, I'll provide."

Damn!

"War God" was setting the bar high. How could he compete

"War God" offered, but his finances were

turn to Fariana Isle

Thomas, dealing with the Grimshaw family's

reeling

heard something even more shocking than Arthur adopting Jasper

Vivienne remained stoic.

Yorick

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