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 become legendary, with countless

over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself

blow to

voiced a couple of concerns, and this is

genuinely want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

"I need to know what lengths you'll

gaze squarely,

be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want her to have that extra layer

declared she needed nothing

was somewhat appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed

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

gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival. Don't

Arthur had no response.

let's settle this matter. We should pick a date for both families to sit

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

he?" Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly name

probably in his room, worrying

decided not to press

today. Tomorrow's the day for us to visit your grandparents. You should come

The next day.

Wright family estate 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 then indulged

entered, "Sir, your eldest son

Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting

settling on Winston

his blocks, greeted him with

fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as quickly as it

carried authority,

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

darkened slightly, "Four