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, though, but

household had become legendary, with countless

that the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only to be unceremoniously

blow

thought, Petty much? I just voiced a couple of concerns, and

want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to for my daughter." His daughter deserved nothing

met Arthur's gaze squarely, his expression

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

needed nothing but

him that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given his daughter's unique

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

lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I

Arthur had no response.

let's settle this matter.

as Vivienne saw Percival out, she returned to find Sasha alone in the

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly name

dad's probably in his

decided not

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

The next day.

busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who

butler entered, "Sir, your eldest son has

with a grunt, prompting the butler to

entered, his gaze briefly settling on Winston in

putting down his blocks, greeted him with a soft,

its warmth disappearing as quickly

authority, "What

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

darkened slightly, "Four