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.

smirked slightly, "If you're interested, I

bristled at Percival's provocation, "I don't need your help, I have someone to

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

was what Percival had been waiting

just up to me. Vivienne's uncles from the Perez family would never agree, and you know her standing within the Perez

Vivienne, "...'

knew it, the old

only came to seek your opinion. As for the uncles, I will personally visit them and

left Arthur temporarily at a loss for

nature of the Perez brothers, a dark gleam flashed

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

it is, the more likely someone's about to lose

The next day.

the family joined Grandpa at the table for

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 pale, plus

we'll find someone else." Yorick said

a new chef could take days. Maybe, for

could finish, Yorick's glare made his legs

just concerned

move in with her, show your

turned red, but he dared not say another word against Arthur's

fear of

then, the butler hurried in, reporting to Yorick, "Sir, the Wright family has sent

expression darkened, "They've got

is it?" Vivienne

family's eldest daughter, Alyssa. She came to personally apologize to the young master, kneeling outside our front gate, saying..." Sasha finished for him, "Saying

receive the young master's forgiveness, she won't

indifferent, "If she enjoys

turning to Yorick,

with her, he instructed the butler, "Let her kneel further away, don't let her

Wright family, a 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