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

had become legendary, with countless

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

was a major blow to

voiced a couple of concerns, and this is

genuinely want to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

were futile, Arthur confronted Percival with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to for my daughter." His daughter deserved nothing

Arthur's gaze

her more than my own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know

internally declared she needed nothing but

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

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

lives after marriage. We

Arthur had no response.

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

returned to find Sasha alone in the courtyard,

Vivienne couldn't bring herself

probably in his room,

decided not to press

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

The next day.

Winston played with toys on the

"Sir, your eldest

grunt, prompting the butler to

gaze briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's arms

his blocks, greeted

offered a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as quickly as it

carried authority, "What is

willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping

darkened

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