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."

with unfinished business

the Linklater residence. Percival, in a bespoke suit, entered with his groomsmen, Leopold and Thomas, by his side. Meanwhile,

a diamond-studded wedding dress, sat calmly by the bedside, her gaze fixed on the assortment of nuts and snacks beside her, popping them into her

up at 5 AM. After hours of makeup and dressing, she hadn't even

something soon, she joked to herself, she might faint from low

the chatter downstairs, her bridesmaids,

do we do, Vivienne? Are they here already?

What if

missed Anna. That girl wouldn't have said a word

them each a date, "Want something to

you still eat at a time

by

think eating was a crime on her wedding

of footsteps approached

echoed, "Vivienne, I'm

Mr. Wolf's voice, Vivienne promptly

door, gesturing frantically,

Vivienne was speechless.

the ones scared, they were the ones

misunderstanding of the role

they stick to this

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

"A million

Charlotte, "..."

Griffin, "..."

would just show they

opened to reveal Percival, his gaze fixed

diamonds painstakingly attached by him, but it was Vivienne's radiant smile that captured all his attention. No gown could

face lit up brilliantly, while Percival, filled with happiness,

room, oblivious to

the procession made its way

reassured him, "Mr. Wolf, it's

responded softly, but his