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

household had become legendary, with countless

the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only to be unceremoniously

major blow to the Linklater family's

thought, Petty much? I just voiced a couple

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to for my daughter."

gaze

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

declared she needed nothing but

somewhat appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were cheap unless backed by action, especially given his

was willing to commit his resources was a

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

Arthur had no response.

Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter.

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

Vivienne couldn't bring herself to directly

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

not to press

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

The next day.

with work, while Winston played with toys on the

entered, "Sir, your

acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler

briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before looking

putting down his blocks, greeted him

its warmth disappearing as

carried authority, "What

personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was muted, merely asking, "How

darkened slightly, "Four