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,

irritable, bristled at Percival's provocation, "I don't need your help, I

wish, but I hope you'll adhere to the agreed-upon rules of

huffed, realizing this was what

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

Vivienne, "...'

it,

a reassuring look before respectfully addressing Arthur, "I only came to seek your opinion. As for the uncles, I will personally visit them

talk left Arthur temporarily

Perez brothers, a dark gleam flashed in Arthur's eyes, "Then I wish you

glanced back at the Linklater family, "Have you noticed anything these past

so far, but the quieter it is, the more likely

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 with her

someone else." Yorick said

chef could take days. Maybe, for now, Auntie

Dracon could finish, Yorick's glare made his

concerned for

cold smile, "You could move in with her,

he dared not say another

of Arthur was

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

"They've got some

is it?" Vivienne suddenly

Alyssa. She came to personally apologize to the young master, kneeling outside

butler appeared troubled, "She said if she doesn't receive the young master's forgiveness, she won't rise from

indifferent, "If she enjoys

turning to Yorick, "Dad, I've finished

her kneel further away, don't let her dirty the Linklater family's grounds." Yorick remained silent,

family in Rivenwood, had allowed their young to act so disgracefully, tarnishing their reputation. Especially Alyssa, harboring ill intentions