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,

spectacle at the Perez household had become legendary,

over his

blow to the Linklater family's

I just voiced a couple of concerns, and this is how

genuinely want to follow in my

Arthur, "..."

patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to

Arthur's gaze squarely,

will cherish her more than my own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't

internally declared she needed nothing

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

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 mixed reluctance and

smiled, squeezing his hand gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime,

Arthur had no response.

a look with Sasha, Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this

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

bring herself to directly

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

not to

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

The next day.

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

"Sir, your eldest

acknowledged with a grunt, prompting

briefly settling on Winston in

down his blocks, greeted him with

fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as quickly as it

authority,

family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted,

expression darkened