The Million-Dollar Heart

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, though, but

at the Perez household had become

God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered

blow to

Petty much? I just voiced a couple of concerns, and this is how I

"I genuinely want to follow in my

Arthur, "..."

of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to for my daughter."

Arthur's gaze

own will be hers. I know

needed nothing but her

that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given his daughter's unique

assets and influence, modest compared to his daughter's but still considerable among his 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 reluctance and

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

Arthur had no response.

Sasha, Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a date for both families to sit down

Percival out, she returned to find Sasha

bring herself to directly name her

chuckled, "Your dad's probably in his room, worrying about you

not

called today. Tomorrow's the day for us to visit your grandparents. You should

The next day.

work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who then indulged him by

entered, "Sir, your eldest son has

acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher in

briefly settling on Winston

down his blocks, greeted him with a

smile, its warmth disappearing

carried authority, "What is

Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted,

expression darkened slightly, "Four