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

household had become legendary, with

an attempt to win over his future

major blow to

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

genuinely want to follow

Arthur, "..."

his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what

Arthur's gaze squarely, his expression

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

internally declared she needed nothing but her

of experience had taught him that

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 other option,

lives after marriage. We can see

Arthur had no response.

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

out, she returned to find Sasha alone in

bring herself to directly

dad's probably in his room,

not

for us to visit your grandparents.

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,

butler entered, "Sir, your

with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher in the

on Winston in Hunter's arms before looking

his blocks, greeted

a fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing as

voice carried authority, "What is

realizes her mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted, merely asking, "How many

darkened

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