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,

household had become legendary, with countless

over his future father-in-law, had

blow

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

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

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 squarely, his expression

will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but

needed

had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given

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

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

Arthur had no response.

exchanging a look with Sasha, Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a date for both families to sit

out, she returned to find Sasha alone in

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to

"Your dad's probably in his room, worrying about

decided not

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

The next day.

in Rivenwood, Hunter sat at his mahogany desk, 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 usher

gaze briefly settling on Winston in

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

smile, its warmth disappearing

authority, "What is

personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for

expression darkened slightly,