Vivienne was momentarily speechless.

Was Mr. Wolf really in such a hurry to marry her?

Arthur was adamantly opposed, "No way, marriage is a big deal. Just because you say you're ready in two months, who knows if you're just saying that to trick my daughter into going along with it..."

Percival, "..."

Arthur, if you've got a problem with me, just say it!

In this standoff, Sasha couldn't side with anyone without being wrong.

All they could do was rely on Yorick to mediate, "Vivienne, it's up to you. If you say yes, no one else's opinion matters."

Vivienne coolly replied, "I don't care about the formalities, as long as I can be with Mr. Wolf."

Arthur was fuming.

My dear daughter, I'm just looking out for you. We've finally reunited as a family, how can you just up and leave like this!

But the situation now was such that if he said another word, the delicate relationship he'd just repaired with his daughter might crumble instantly.

Yet, he couldn't bear the thought of simply handing his daughter over to someone else.

"No, I need more time to think."

Vivienne rolled her eyes at him in disbelief.

Was her marriage not her own decision to make?

Percival smirked, "Arthur, if it eases your concerns, I could even take your last name and join the Linklater family!"

This statement, predictably, shocked everyone present.

Even Yorick, who was presiding over the meeting, changed expression.

wasn't shock,

spectacle at the Perez household had become legendary, with countless

attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only to

a major blow to

I just voiced a couple

to

Arthur, "..."

Arthur confronted Percival with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know

met Arthur's gaze squarely, his

I own will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want her to have

needed

that promises were cheap unless backed by

peers. That Percival was willing to commit his resources was a good sign. Convinced he had no other option, Arthur turned to Sasha, seeking her support with a look that mixed

gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust

Arthur had no response.

Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a date for

find Sasha alone in the courtyard, gazing at the

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to

dad's probably in his room,

decided not to press

the day for us to visit

The next day.

with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running

butler entered, "Sir, your eldest son

with a grunt, prompting the butler

settling on Winston

down his blocks, greeted him with a

warmth disappearing

carried authority, "What is

up, "Grandfather, Lianne realizes her mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for

expression darkened slightly,

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