The Million-Dollar Heart

All of this felt like a dream to Vivienne.

She pondered if only in a harmonious household like the Perez's, such an event could unfold without rousing suspicion among the other members.

Uncle Luke indeed had a heart big enough to embrace the entire Perez family.

"Getting married tomorrow, feeling nervous?"

Sasha suddenly popped the question.

Vivienne calmly responded, "Not at all."

Sasha smirked, "Wasn't talking to you, but about the one who's been counting days on the phone."

Vivienne, "..."

Tradition kept her from seeing Mr. Wolf until the wedding day, adding to his anxiety, palpable even through their nightly phone calls.

Sighing, she stood up, "Mom, you really should stop eavesdropping."

Sasha muttered, "Wasn't eavesdropping. You were the one speaking so loudly..."

As Vivienne turned to leave, Sasha's tone grew serious, "Something's not right. Be prepared for a tough day tomorrow."

Vivienne paused, "My wedding will happen, no one can stop it."

"Oh, and..."

Vivienne suddenly turned back, "Remember to invite Winston from the Wright family tomorrow. We missed him at your and dad's wedding. He's held onto that; let's not forget this time." Sasha was taken aback, realizing she had indeed forgotten.

Back in her room, Vivienne received a call from Draven.

"Young master, we've located Hunter. He was seen near Jericho Isle with an unidentified woman."

Jericho Isle, a woman.

Vivienne's eyes narrowed with determination, and she instructed Draven, "Notify the Nine Mystics Society. Everyone's on standby tomorrow."

deal with unfinished business

Linklater residence. Percival, in a bespoke

fixed on the assortment of nuts and snacks beside her, popping them into her

at 5 AM. After hours of makeup

joked to herself, she might faint

chatter downstairs, her bridesmaids,

we do, Vivienne? Are they here already? I'm so

too. I just saw Leopold. What if they really

missed Anna. That girl wouldn't have

offered them each a date, "Want

Griffin in unison, "How can you still eat at

baffled by

think eating was a crime on her

the sound of footsteps approached the

deep voice echoed, "Vivienne, I'm here to get

Wolf's voice, Vivienne promptly

and Griffin scrambled behind the door, gesturing frantically, "He can't

Vivienne was speechless.

were the ones scared, they were

a profound misunderstanding of the role

they stick to

how to demand a cash gift, two credit cards slid under

voice followed, "A million each,

Charlotte, "..."

Griffin, "..."

the blockade would just show they

reveal Percival, his gaze fixed on

it was Vivienne's radiant smile that captured all his attention. No gown could outshine the

brilliantly, while Percival, filled with happiness, took her hand tenderly, "Vivienne, come with me." "Of course,

oblivious to the others who hurriedly

its

him, "Mr.

responded softly, but his furrowed brow remained