The Million-Dollar Heart

Hailey's keen gaze swept through every member of the Linklater family, pausing only when she spotted Sasha. Her sharp eyes narrowed slightly, and she pointed at Sasha, "And who might you be in the Linklater family? I don't recall ever seeing you before."

Before Sasha could respond, Yorick interjected, "This is Sasha, the daughter of the Perez family from Sea City and Arthur's fiancée, my future daughter-in-law."

Hailey pondered for a moment, familiar with the Perez family of Sea City, and didn't dwell on it. With a frown, she asked, "So, you're from the Perez family. Are you and Arthur married then? How come you're living here before getting married?"

Arthur's expression darkened, "She's staying with the Linklater family. Do you have a problem with that, Aunt?"

Everyone in the Linklater family tended to give Hailey some respect, except Arthur.

He had never liked this aunt of his.

If it weren't for his grandfather's sake, he wouldn't have bothered greeting her today.

And with his wedding to Sasha on the horizon, he didn't want any unpleasantness to make things difficult for Sasha.

Hailey frowned, her tone displeased, "Arthur, what's this? As your aunt, can't I ask about your bride-to-be?"

Arthur replied coolly, "You can ask, but don't interfere!"

It was a clear warning to Hailey.

Narrowing her eyes, Hailey then turned to Sasha, a cryptic gleam flashing in her gaze.

Nodding slightly, she didn't pursue further, "I heard you have a daughter? I haven't seen her around. Hasn't she moved in with the Linklater family?" This remark was somewhat intriguing.

Not knowing who Sasha was, but aware that Sasha and Arthur had a daughter!

Arthur and Sasha exchanged a glance, smiling but remaining silent.

Dracon watched the scene with schadenfreude.

brother's family, while Sasha might escape Hailey's meddling,

how much Hailey despised being slighted in matters of homecoming; she'd surely make life difficult for Vivienne in the

last night. There will be plenty of time to

years, Yorick wasn't oblivious, especially regarding the incident where Dracon drugged him; that didn't mean he was foolish. Dracon was his own son, and with none of his three sons previously having children of their blood, he was inclined to turn

was another

way in the household, and he had previously held his tongue out

was targeting Vivienne

couldn't help but roll his eyes when unnoticed; the old man was clearly biased, always siding with his brother's family no matter what! Despite Yorick's elaborate explanation, Hailey's dissatisfaction was

hadn't heard

enjoying the turmoil. Indeed, his aunt shouldn't let Vivienne off easily - it was time someone put that little upstart in her

At your age, you should be enjoying

darkened, "Arthur, are you saying you're not happy

indifferently, "You're my aunt, of course, you're

mentioned it, and you respond with such hostility. As a younger member of the family, shouldn't

a Linklater, representing our family's image. Her lack of manners, how

been acknowledged into the family means she should be properly disciplined. The prosperity of the Linklater

it? She's my daughter, and I've just acknowledged her. I haven't even had the heart to scold her yet, and outsiders dare to judge? Are they

nor cold, "Speaking of family prosperity, the Linklater family's Current status is all thanks to my

Arthur, a smile playing on her

How dashing!

since she'd seen him exude

man she

as she slowly said, "I was merely

need for reminders!" Arthur's voice boomed authoritatively, "My daughter can do as she pleases in her own home. If it means the Linklater family falls, I'll rebuild it for

was a

expected his brother to be so

was a child of their blood. Yorick and his elder brother had always looked down

the youngest brother uninterested in family affairs, the future

that be