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.

shock, though, but

at the Perez household had become legendary,

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

was a major blow to

much? I just voiced a couple of concerns,

genuinely want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go

met Arthur's gaze

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

internally declared she needed nothing

Years of experience had taught him that promises were cheap

was willing to commit his resources was a good sign. Convinced he had no other option,

lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival.

Arthur had no response.

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

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

Vivienne couldn't bring herself

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

decided not to

your Uncle called today. Tomorrow's the day for us to visit

The next day.

family estate in Rivenwood, Hunter sat at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who

"Sir, your eldest son has

Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher

gaze briefly settling on Winston

down his blocks, greeted him with

its warmth disappearing as

carried authority, "What is

to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted, merely asking,

expression darkened slightly,