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."

to deal with unfinished business

the Ellington family arriving at the Linklater residence. Percival, in a bespoke suit, entered

in a diamond-studded wedding dress, sat calmly by the bedside, her gaze fixed on the assortment of nuts and

at 5 AM. After hours

eat something soon, she joked to herself, she might faint from low blood sugar before exchanging

bridesmaids,

Vivienne? Are they here already? I'm

Leopold. What if they really storm in? Do

Anna. That girl wouldn't have said

flustered friends, Vivienne offered them each a date, "Want something to

Griffin in unison, "How can you still eat at

by their sudden

think eating was a crime on

sound of footsteps

"Vivienne, I'm here to get

Mr. Wolf's voice, Vivienne

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

Vivienne was speechless.

ones scared,

profound misunderstanding

they stick to this

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

"A million each, spend

Charlotte, "..."

Griffin, "..."

just show

opened to reveal Percival,

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

Percival, filled with happiness, took her hand tenderly, "Vivienne, come with me."

room, oblivious to

procession made its way to

reassured him, "Mr.

but his furrowed