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,

the Perez household had

didn't know that the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son,

major blow

couple of concerns, and this is how I

"I genuinely want to

Arthur, "..."

his objections were futile, Arthur confronted 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 nothing

gaze squarely,

will cherish her more than my own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know

internally declared she needed

somewhat appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that

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

after marriage. We can see her

Arthur had no response.

with Sasha, Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a

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

herself to

dad's probably in his room, worrying

decided not to

your Uncle called today. Tomorrow's the day for

The next day.

busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the

"Sir, your

a grunt, prompting the butler

settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before

down his blocks, greeted him with a soft, "Big

offered a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing

voice carried authority,

personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted,

expression darkened