The Million-Dollar Heart

At that moment, Sasha tasted the spaghetti that Percival had passed her, the familiar flavor once again flooding her mouth. Her expression changed rapidly before settling into a calm demeanor; after all, showing too much emotion could give her away.

"Is it not good?" Arthur's heart sank.

In an effort to protect Arthur's confidence, Sasha hastily shook her head, "No, not at all. I think they're both delicious. It's just that they each have their unique charm. If I had to choose, I'd say it's a tie." Vivienne, "..."

Percival, "..."

Arthur was touched by Sasha's blatant favoritism, though he already knew the outcome of the contest.

To ensure fairness, the bowls had been mixed up.

Only by checking the marks under the bowls could they know who made which dish.

But now, it seemed unnecessary to look.

He was well aware that his culinary creations were not up to par, even by his own standards.

Only his wife stood by him every time, supporting everything he wanted to do.

Arthur's disappointment was evident, prompting Sasha to gently take his hand and reassure him.

"Honey, it's okay. You're just not cut out for this, but it doesn't mean you're not a good father. Our daughter is grown up. Express yourself in your own way; you don't have to struggle with this." Vivienne rarely spoke up, but this time she agreed, "I second that."

Mainly because she truly did not want to eat any more of those dishes.

It was torture.

Arthur brightened up, "Sweetheart, are you saying you're finally accepting me?"

Vivienne deadpanned, "I'm just agreeing you shouldn't cook."

Arthur's spirits dimmed again.

you're interested, I

provocation, "I don't need your help, I have someone to

nodded, "As you wish, but I hope you'll adhere

was what

not just up to me. Vivienne's uncles from the Perez family would never agree, and you know her standing within the Perez family. If they don't agree, my hands are tied." Arthur's tone suggested a challenge: if you're so capable, try convincing the Perez

Vivienne, "...'

it, the

seek your opinion. As for the uncles, I will personally visit them and ensure you are not put

left Arthur temporarily at a

of the Perez brothers, a dark gleam flashed in Arthur's eyes, "Then

the doorstep, Percival casually glanced back at the Linklater family, "Have you noticed

quieter it is, the more likely someone's

The next day.

abstaining from cooking, the family joined Grandpa at the table

dinner, Dracon suddenly spoke up, "Dad, Auntie has been complaining about the new chef's cooking, saying she can't get used to it. I visited her yesterday, and she looked

find someone else." Yorick

chef could take

could finish, Yorick's glare made his legs go

just concerned for

curled into a cold smile, "You could move in with her, show your

you..." Dracon's face turned red, but he dared not say

fear of Arthur

reporting to Yorick, "Sir,

"They've

it?" Vivienne suddenly

to the young master, kneeling outside our front gate, saying..." Sasha finished

"She said if she doesn't receive the young master's forgiveness, she

narrowed her eyes, her tone indifferent, "If she enjoys kneeling so

to Yorick, "Dad, I've finished

Arthur stood up with her, he instructed the butler, "Let her kneel further away, don't let her dirty the Linklater family's grounds." Yorick remained silent, but his anger

prominent family in Rivenwood, had allowed their young to act so disgracefully, tarnishing their reputation. Especially Alyssa, harboring ill intentions towards Arthur and showing maliciousness, was no good