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

household had become legendary,

in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly

blow to the Linklater

I just voiced a couple of concerns, and this is how I

insisted, "I genuinely want to follow in my

Arthur, "..."

patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know what lengths you'll go to for my daughter." His

Arthur's gaze squarely,

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

needed nothing but her Mr.

appeased by Percival's response. Years of experience had taught him that promises were

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

"Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime,

Arthur had no response.

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

saw Percival out, she returned to find Sasha

bring herself

"Your dad's probably in his room,

decided not to

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

The next day.

Rivenwood, Hunter sat at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with

entered, "Sir, your eldest

looking up, Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler to usher in

entered, his gaze briefly settling on Winston in Hunter's arms before

down his blocks, greeted him with a

fleeting smile, its warmth disappearing

authority, "What

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

darkened slightly,