Classic Novel
Chapter 946
In the grand living room of the estate, Yorick and Richard took their seats at the head of the gathering, the patriarchs of their respective families. Their children and grandchildren were seated on either side, with Percival finding a spot next to Cecilia.
Yorick, always the gracious host, had his staff bring out the finest tea and pastries. Today was a joyous occasion, a day to discuss the nuptials of their grandchildren, and he was determined to celebrate in style.
Richard wasted no time getting to the point. "Yorick, old friend, I'll cut to the chase. Sasha and Arthur's wedding went off without a hitch, and we really can't delay Vivienne and Percival's any longer." "We need to have them walk down the aisle by the end of next month. It would fulfill an old man's dying wish," he added, a twinkle in his eye.
Yorick chuckled. "The kids' big day is long overdue. Let's just make sure it's exactly to their liking."
Richard had braced himself for a tough negotiation, aware of how much Arthur doted on his daughter Vivienne, and knowing Yorick was just as attached to his granddaughter. He was pleasantly surprised by Yorick's agreeable response.
"Ha! The Ellington heir's wedding will be the event of the season. Rest assured, Vivienne won't be disappointed. And they'll have their own place post-wedding but are always welcome here," Richard assured with a hearty laugh.
Raising his glass, Yorick clinked it with Richard's. "That's all I needed to hear."
As they were about to delve into the wedding plans, Arthur suddenly interjected, "Hold on a moment!"
Richard paused, sensing the impending hurdle.
Arthur, feeling the weight of several stern gazes, reluctantly invoked the Perez family's authority, hoping to buy some time.
"Richard, it's not that we're unwilling to give Vivienne away. It's just that her uncles have raised some concerns about rushing the wedding."
Arthur's confidence wavered under the pressure.
Percival, with a slight smirk, reassured everyone, "The uncles are on board. Feel free to give them a call to confirm."
Arthur was flabbergasted but did as suggested, only to be met with a loud and clear endorsement of Percival's plans from Maddox, one of Vivienne's uncles.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
The room erupted in laughter at
Arthur's expense, with Sasha playfully chiding him for making a fuss when everything was alread settled, Vivienne, the bride-to-be, could only shake her head at the mention of her "death" during her own wedding planning discussion.
Arthur, half-jokingly, insisted on his daughter's longevity, only to be humorously reminded by Sasha of the importance of keeping good relations with Percival for the sake of their future resting places.
As the laughter subsided, Arthur reluctantly agreed to proceed with the wedding plans, realizing his daughter's happiness—and his own posthumous arrangements—were at stake.
Nathan, having patiently waited for
his cue, presented Yorick Linklater with the proposed wedding plans, which Yorick accepted with a genial nod, though he left the documents unopened on the table, a gesture of trust in the younger generation's choices.
The Harringtons were not the kind to fuss over money; for them, it was all about showing how much Vivienne meant to them in the grand scheme of things. Seeing an opportunity, Cecilia gently nudged her husband from behind.
Nathan quickly caught on, "Yorick, aside from what we've listed, we're also giving Vivienne a thirty percent stake in several businesses under the Harrington name, along with sixteen estates in Rivenwood, two country mansions, and a collection of a hundred pieces of fine jewelry."
Yorick nodded in approval, clearly impressed by their commitment as parents.
Just then, Percival stood up and respectfully addressed his grandfather, "Grandpa, on the wedding day, I plan to transfer all my assets to Vivienne in front of everyone."
"I'm aware that my fortunes might not seem extraordinary to someone like Vivienne, but I promise to do everything within my power to ensure her life is secure, peaceful, and comfortable."