The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne was momentarily speechless.

Was Mr. Wolf really in such a hurry to marry her?

Arthur was adamantly opposed, "No way, marriage is a big deal. Just because you say you're ready in two months, who knows if you're just saying that to trick my daughter into going along with it..."

Percival, "..."

Arthur, if you've got a problem with me, just say it!

In this standoff, Sasha couldn't side with anyone without being wrong.

All they could do was rely on Yorick to mediate, "Vivienne, it's up to you. If you say yes, no one else's opinion matters."

Vivienne coolly replied, "I don't care about the formalities, as long as I can be with Mr. Wolf."

Arthur was fuming.

My dear daughter, I'm just looking out for you. We've finally reunited as a family, how can you just up and leave like this!

But the situation now was such that if he said another word, the delicate relationship he'd just repaired with his daughter might crumble instantly.

Yet, he couldn't bear the thought of simply handing his daughter over to someone else.

"No, I need more time to think."

Vivienne rolled her eyes at him in disbelief.

Was her marriage not her own decision to make?

Percival smirked, "Arthur, if it eases your concerns, I could even take your last name and join the Linklater family!"

This statement, predictably, shocked everyone present.

Even Yorick, who was presiding over the meeting, changed expression.

It wasn't shock, though, but embarrassment.

spectacle at the Perez household had become legendary, with countless versions

his future father-in-law, had humbly offered

major blow to the Linklater family's

I just voiced a couple of concerns, and

to follow in my father-in-law's

Arthur, "..."

demanding, "I need

met Arthur's gaze squarely,

my own life. And everything I own will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want her to have that

internally declared she needed nothing but her

taught him that

Percival's assets and influence, modest compared to his daughter's but still considerable among his peers. That Percival was willing to commit his resources was a good sign. Convinced he had no other option, Arthur turned to Sasha, seeking her support with

daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her

Arthur had no response.

turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick

returned to find Sasha alone in the courtyard, gazing at

bring herself to directly name her

in his room, worrying

decided not to

your Uncle called today. Tomorrow's the day for us to visit your grandparents.

The next day.

Rivenwood, Hunter sat at his mahogany desk, busy with work, while Winston played with toys on the floor, occasionally running up to Hunter, who then indulged him by playing

your eldest son

grunt,

on

down his blocks, greeted him

smile, its warmth disappearing

voice carried authority,

to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was

expression darkened slightly,

she can wait four more

have business dealings with the Linklater family. Tell her if they don't forgive her, she needn't bother coming