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, with countless versions

over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only

a major blow

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

insisted, "I genuinely want to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

his objections 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

met Arthur's gaze squarely, his expression

than my own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want

she needed nothing

response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed by action,

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

smiled, squeezing his hand 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.

Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a date

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

couldn't bring herself to

in his

decided not

today. Tomorrow's the day for us to visit

The next day.

mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to

your eldest son

with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher

gaze briefly settling on Winston

greeted him with a soft, "Big

its warmth

voice carried authority,

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

darkened slightly, "Four