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,

the Perez household had become legendary,

know that the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered

was a major blow to the

voiced a couple

insisted, "I genuinely want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

need to

met Arthur's gaze

I know she doesn't need it, but I want her to have that extra layer of

internally declared she needed nothing but

was somewhat appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given his daughter's unique

was well 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

gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival. Don't you trust my

Arthur had no response.

settle this matter.

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

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly

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

not to

day for us to visit your grandparents. You should come

The next day.

Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who then

butler entered, "Sir, your eldest son

grunt, prompting

his gaze briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before looking

putting down his blocks, greeted him with a soft, "Big

warmth disappearing

carried authority, "What

realizes her mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted, merely

darkened