The Million-Dollar Heart

Thaddeus's cheeks flushed a bright shade of red. "Sis, I'm not a little boy anymore. I've grown into a man!"

"And you once told me, a boy has to be responsible for the girl he likes..."

As he said this, Thaddeus glanced up at Percival, then quickly looked down again, "I might not fully understand what liking someone means, but I just can't stand by and watch Isolde get hurt." Percival was speechless.

How did Isolde come into this conversation again?

It had only been a few days, and these two were involved again!

Vivienne looked at them in surprise, "You did it to save Isolde?"

Seeing Percival silent, Thaddeus continued, "Yeah, there was a lot of chaos, people running and screaming. Isolde tripped over her dress, and I was just trying to help her up when a chair hit me."

Percival was taken aback.

After all, this meant the Ellington family owed a huge favor to the Brooks family. Fair is fair.

Thaddeus explained in a low voice, "Sis, mom and dad already talked to me about it. I know I'm not that strong yet, but it's Isolde, I just couldn't stand seeing her hurt..."

Percival could barely stand to hear more, his face serious as he took over, "Thaddeus, on behalf of our family and Isolde, I want to say thank you for saving her!" Thaddeus was startled and waved his hands, "No need, Isolde and I, we..."

Percival's brows knitted, his words firm, "You're both still young. Focus on your studies and put aside other thoughts for now!"

"Aren't you aspiring to be a scientist? I'll arrange for someone to give you a tour of a national laboratory. It might be useful for you."

Thaddeus's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Percival nodded, encouraging, "But as you know, a scientist's time is mostly spent on research, sometimes at the expense of personal time. Be prepared for that." Thaddeus had already researched everything about being a scientist; he was prepared for this commitment.

"I will."

Percival nodded in satisfaction.

Vivienne watched the exchange with a smile, not saying a word.

She doubted Mr. Wolf's plans were foolproof.

She herself had emerged from the lab, knowing well that focusing on work was one thing, but finding time for a partner was entirely possible.

Especially since these kids had a connection from a young age, a sort of childhood betrothal.

the hospital had everything under control, Vivienne was

Sasha informed Vivienne that she had shown Finnian the pattern, and he seemed to

should consult him

towards the car prepared by the

looked back every three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival

also turned to instruct him, "Mr. Wolf, please explain everything to

she was suddenly enveloped in a

voice came out hoarse and filled with an immense sense of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death ordeal

Vivienne was confused.

was just going

need to check if Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater family after her serious

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

slightly, his gaze deepening,

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

the wedding, she couldn't return to

Percival sighed with a mix

mind blank, stammered, "Then, where do we go

of her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place where no one will disturb

located in a

location wasn't top-notch, but

row of villas here wasn't even on

Mr. Wolf

she was stunned by the sea

living room, red rose petals led the

smiled, not expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a romantic

around her from behind, his voice soft, "My

Vivienne answered, "I

seductive, "More than

lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr.

body heat soared, his hands lifting her up

onto the soft bed in the

only feel the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf next to

seemed to be holding

her hands pulling him closer, biting his lip as a current of electricity surged between them,

rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not

Vivienne woke up, it was