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

at the Perez household had

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

blow to the Linklater

I just voiced a couple of concerns, and

insisted, "I genuinely want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

objections were futile, Arthur confronted Percival with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know

met Arthur's gaze squarely, his expression

own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she

needed nothing but her

taught him that promises were cheap unless backed

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 a look that mixed reluctance and

daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage.

Arthur had no response.

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

returned to find Sasha alone in the courtyard, gazing at the moonlit

herself to directly name her

his room, worrying about you

not to

day for us to visit your grandparents.

The next day.

at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with

entered, "Sir, your eldest son has

up, Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher in

on Winston in Hunter's arms before looking

his blocks, greeted him

offered a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as quickly

voice carried authority, "What

realizes her mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's

expression darkened