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, Vivienne wouldn't be

homecoming; she'd surely make life difficult for Vivienne in the

from the family reunion dinner last night. There will be plenty

incident where Dracon drugged him; that didn't mean he was foolish. Dracon was his own

Hailey was

her way in the household, and he had previously held his tongue out of respect for her

she was targeting Vivienne and Sasha, he wouldn't stand for

the old man, 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 evident, and she huffed, "Clearly, she just doesn't respect

if she hadn't heard Yorick at

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

you should be enjoying life, not meddling

"Arthur, are you saying

"You're my aunt,

mentioned it, and you respond with such hostility. As a younger member of the family, shouldn't she greet her elder? It's a significant event; her not showing

"She's a Linklater, representing our family's image. Her lack of manners, how will outsiders view

knowing she's been acknowledged into the family means she should be properly disciplined. The prosperity of the Linklater family should not be tarnished by

even had the heart to scold her yet, and outsiders

warm nor cold, "Speaking of family prosperity, the Linklater family's Current status is all thanks to my efforts. If my daughter sleeping in could ruin that, then let her sleep. I can rebuild that prosperity for

glanced at Arthur, a

How dashing!

a while since she'd seen him exude

man

her eyes deepening as she slowly said, "I was merely offering

daughter can do as she pleases in her own home. If it means the Linklater family falls, I'll

face was a study in

brother to be

Vivienne was a child of their blood. Yorick and his elder brother

in family affairs, the future leadership

could that