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.

household had

that the mighty War God, in an attempt to win over his future father-in-law, had humbly offered himself as a son, only to

blow to the Linklater family's

I just voiced a couple of

want to follow in

Arthur, "..."

objections were futile, Arthur confronted Percival with the full force of his patriarchal authority, demanding, "I need to know

met Arthur's gaze squarely, his expression

will be hers. I know she doesn't need it, but I want her

she needed nothing

experience had taught him that

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

his hand gently, "Our daughter will still be part of our lives after marriage. We can see her anytime,

Arthur had no response.

look with Sasha, Vivienne turned to Yorick, "Dad, let's settle this matter. We should pick a date for both

find Sasha alone in the

he?" Vivienne couldn't bring herself to

his room, worrying

decided not to press

your Uncle called today. Tomorrow's the day for

The next day.

busy with work, while Winston

your

up, Hunter acknowledged with a grunt, prompting the butler

entered, his gaze briefly settling on Winston

putting down his blocks, greeted him with

its warmth disappearing as quickly

authority,

realizes her mistake and is willing to personally apologize to the Linklater family, hoping for their forgiveness." Hunter's reaction was

expression darkened slightly,

can wait

pause, Hunter looked up at his grandson, his tone now carrying a warning, "We still have business dealings with the Linklater family. Tell her if they don't forgive her, she needn't bother