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.

"If you're interested, I

Percival's provocation, "I don't

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

huffed, realizing this was what Percival had

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,

Vivienne, "...'

knew it, the old

reassuring look before respectfully addressing Arthur, "I only came to seek your opinion. As for the uncles, I will personally visit them and ensure you are not put in a

smooth talk left Arthur temporarily

nature of the Perez brothers, a dark gleam flashed

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

deepened, "Nothing so far, but the quieter it is, the more likely

The next day.

family joined Grandpa at the

she can't get used to it. I visited her yesterday, and she looked pale, plus with her

we'll find someone

chef could take days. Maybe, for now,

Dracon could finish, Yorick's glare made his legs

concerned for

lips curled into a cold smile, "You could move in with her, show your filial piety that

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

of Arthur was

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

expression darkened, "They've got

it?" Vivienne suddenly

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

"She said if she doesn't receive

eyes, her tone indifferent, "If she

turning to Yorick,

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 was evidently even

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