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

the Perez household had become legendary,

to win over his future father-in-law, had

a major blow to the

I just voiced a couple of concerns, and this is

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

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

gaze

own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't

needed

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

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

be part of our lives after marriage. We can

Arthur had no response.

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

Percival out, she returned to find

herself to directly name her

in his room, worrying

decided not

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

The next day.

at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with toys on

butler entered, "Sir, your eldest son

acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher

gaze briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's

down his blocks, greeted him with a soft,

fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing

carried authority, "What is

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

expression darkened