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, though, but

spectacle at the Perez household had become legendary, with

didn't know that the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future

was a major blow to the

a couple of concerns, and this is how I get

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

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 less than

Arthur's gaze squarely,

And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want

declared she needed nothing but

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

smiled, squeezing his hand gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime, and I trust Percival.

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

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

herself to directly

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

decided not to press

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

The next day.

Winston

"Sir, your eldest

Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting

entered, his gaze briefly settling on Winston

down his blocks, greeted him with a soft,

its warmth

authority,

mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping

expression darkened slightly, "Four