The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 930

Vivienne's cheeks were flushed, yet she didn't seem inclined to pull away.

Just as their hands were about to touch, a ringtone broke the moment.

Percival was visibly annoyed. "Who is it now?"

Vivienne picked up her phone, showing him the caller ID, "It's my dad."

Percival just sighed.

As soon as the call was connected, Arthur's voice came through, trying to sound cheerful. "Honey, don't forget we have a family dinner tonight. Make sure you're here."

Vivienne acknowledged with a hum, ready to end the call, but then heard Arthur add, "Wait, don't hang up..."

"What is it now?"

Arthur sounded like he was wrestling with his conscience. "Your granddad asked if, um, your friend could also come."

Percival raised an eyebrow. Friend? Was that his title now?

Arthur continued, sounding slightly bitter, "Just letting you know, it was your grandfather's idea, not mine. I never agreed to let him set foot in this house." Vivienne pinched the bridge of her nose, "We're already married, dad. Your approval isn't exactly crucial now."

Arthur was caught off guard.

He couldn't let his daughter get swept away over a guy, but he caved in a second, "I was just pulling your leg. He can come if he wants. I won't stop him." "And honey, what do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll cook..."

Vivienne hung up before he could finish.

She wasn't ready to let the dread of tomorrow's menu overshadow her day, not when the stress of it felt more daunting than undergoing surgery ten times over. Holding hands, they headed towards the car.

about the evening's plans, Vivienne asked, "Mr. Wolf, are

"Absolutely!"

was quick to respond, "It's my first official visit as part of the family. I'll need to bring a few gifts, aside from dressing up for the occasion." Vivienne couldn't help but laugh, "You've met

to think well of me, to

"He wouldn't dare object!"

Vivienne was confident.

use this opportunity

the way, Vivienne called her friend Matthew to dig into the Rama

Percival in, so he'd

buddy Thomas, asking him to keep an eye on local matters, preparing for

arrived at the Linklater residence

were in

them warmly,

her

Arthur, saying, "Father-in-law," managing to turn Arthur's frown even

calling me

about to say "Mom" when Arthur, looking utterly scandalized, shouted, "Don't you dare change what you call me! I

to him; as long as there wasn't a

beloved daughter, whom he had cherished for so

seat. "He's not calling you anything different.

at a loss

not okay... You've just recognized us,

he was ever going to be anything more

accustomed to the family drama, invited Percival to sit, dismissing Arthur's sulking, "Ignore him. He's just upset about Frost leaving the nest so soon. He

want to

either clinging to her mom or experimenting with his culinary disasters in the kitchen, treating the rekindling of their father-daughter relationship

from a war hero to a domestic chef was a narrative she found

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