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,

household had become legendary, with countless

War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law,

was a major blow to the

Petty much? I just voiced a couple of concerns,

want to follow in my

Arthur, "..."

his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths

gaze

hers. I know she doesn't need it,

internally declared she needed nothing

experience had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given

aware of Percival's 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

part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival. Don't you trust

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

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

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly name her

in his room, worrying about

not to press

Tomorrow's the day for us to

The next day.

sat at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who then indulged him by playing

butler entered, "Sir, your

with a grunt, prompting the

settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before looking

putting down his blocks, greeted him with a soft,

offered a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as quickly as

authority, "What

family, hoping for their

expression darkened slightly,