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 suit, entered with his groomsmen, Leopold and Thomas,

gaze fixed on the assortment of nuts and

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

she joked to herself, she might faint from low blood sugar

downstairs, her bridesmaids, Charlotte and Griffin,

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

I just saw Leopold. What if they really storm

missed Anna. That girl wouldn't

friends, Vivienne offered them each a date, "Want

"How can you still

baffled by their sudden

they think eating was a

the sound of footsteps approached the

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

Vivienne promptly

Griffin scrambled behind the door, gesturing frantically,

Vivienne was speechless.

scared, they

misunderstanding

they stick to

debating how to demand

"A million

Charlotte, "..."

Griffin, "..."

would just show

to reveal Percival, his gaze fixed on

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

face lit up brilliantly, while Percival, filled with

to the others

the procession made its way to

"Mr. Wolf, it's

his furrowed brow remained