The Million-Dollar Heart

Hearing this, Yorick finally lifted his head slightly, a look of approval flashing in his eyes, "Alright, Percival, with your word, I can rest easy knowing my granddaughter is in good hands."

"As for the dowry the Ellington family has provided, the Linklaters will match it, and then some. The specifics can be discussed between your parents."

"There's just one thing I insist on: my granddaughter's wedding must be grand. And if she suffers the slightest injustice after marriage, the Linklaters will not stand for it. You'd better be prepared for that." Standing up, the years of authority Yorick held were unmistakable in that moment.

Should Percival harbor any ill intentions, he would face the full wrath of the Linklater family.

Percival remained composed, his gaze steadfast, "Grandfather, rest assured, Vivienne is my treasure. I will always put her before myself, no matter what happens, I'll be there to protect her."

Hearing this, Yorick's imposing aura faded, turning to chat and laugh with Richard beside him, "Well, it looks like everything is settled. Let's leave the rest to the younger generation. We can't be meddling in their affairs too much."

Richard, smiling broadly, stood up, joining in, "Why don't we old fellows go and play a game of chess, relax a bit? It's been so long, I'm almost rusty."

"Let's see about that."

With that, the two headed to the backyard.

Leaving Arthur and Sasha, along with a welcoming Nathan and Cecilia, "In-laws, if there's anything else you need adjusted, just say the word. We'll treat Vivienne as our own daughter, she won't suffer any indignities."

Arthur, "..."

Gone was the glare he had just moments ago.

Sasha shook her head with a smile, indicating to Nathan and Cecilia that everything was more than satisfactory.

Then, turning to Percival standing by, "Percival, go find Vivienne. These matters can be settled by us adults."

Percival nodded, casting a glance at his parents.

Cecilia winked at her son, "Go on, spend some time with Vivienne."

Such a perfect bride, she was determined to welcome her into the Ellington family.

No one could deny her the joy of being this mother-in-law.

When Percival found the trio admiring flowers, they had already moved away from the lotus pond.

corridor, they coincidentally bumped

moment, pulled Isolde in another direction, leaving the young couple some privacy,

feeling oddly like they were sneaking around before

of Mr. Wolf approaching in a sleek suit made her heart skip a beat

Mr. Wolf always shined so

did you manage to convince my four uncles? They're not as easily swayed as

Percival teased her, "Guess?"

raised an eyebrow, "Did you charm my

her third uncle and Willa were not yet married, in

"Not exactly charm. I just made sure to appeal to their interests, and I made promises to each aunt to win

Mr. Wolf would go to such lengths for

my uncles at family gatherings, getting tricked into drinking too much?"

"I'll protect

in Percival's eyes

At noon.

hosted a feast for

wedding settled, joy was evident on

elder, it was proper to attend such an important occasion, both as a rule and as a sign of respect for the

servant returned with the message that Hailey claimed to be unwell and would not

and she chose not to attend, displaying a lack of

to calm him, suggesting not to

want to spoil

with his

"Dad, this

for both

you, mom, and Sasha here

Richard is waiting for

don't keep him waiting."

previous incident, Arthur had lost all familial

only

Vivienne and Percival joined the families at the dining table, engaging in lively conversations, it was a scene of

seat among

sat next to Sasha and

swollen lips on their daughter, Sasha discreetly squeezed her hand under the table, chiding softly,