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, though,

Perez household had become

an attempt to win over his future father-in-law,

a major blow

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

genuinely want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

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

Arthur's gaze squarely, his

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

declared she needed nothing but her

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

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

lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and

Arthur had no response.

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

find Sasha alone in the courtyard, gazing at

couldn't bring herself to directly name

probably in his room, worrying

decided not to press

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

The next day.

Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally

"Sir, your eldest

with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher in the

gaze briefly settling on

down his blocks, greeted him with a soft,

warmth disappearing as quickly

voice carried authority,

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 left in her seven-day

expression darkened

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