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

spectacle at the Perez household had become legendary, with countless versions

an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only to be

blow to the Linklater

Petty much? I just voiced a couple of concerns,

"I genuinely want to

Arthur, "..."

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

met Arthur's gaze

I own will be hers. I know she doesn't

needed nothing

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

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 her support with

be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival. Don't you

Arthur had no response.

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

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

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly

his room, worrying about

decided not to press

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

The next day.

the Wright family estate in Rivenwood, Hunter sat at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with

"Sir, your eldest

grunt,

entered, his gaze briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's

blocks, greeted him with a soft,

offered a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing

carried authority, "What is

the Linklater family, hoping for

expression darkened slightly, "Four