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

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 be unceremoniously

was a major blow to the

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

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

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

met Arthur's gaze squarely,

life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want her to have that extra layer of

needed nothing but her

somewhat appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were

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

be part of our lives after marriage. We

Arthur had no response.

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

Vivienne saw Percival out, she returned to find Sasha alone in the courtyard, gazing

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly

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

not to press

Uncle called today. Tomorrow's the day for us

The next day.

while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to

butler entered, "Sir, your

grunt, prompting the butler to

settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before

greeted him with a soft,

smile, its warmth

voice carried authority, "What is

willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted, merely asking, "How many days left

expression darkened slightly,