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 persuaded by

informed Vivienne that she had shown Finnian the

should consult him when

towards the

his eyes

also turned to instruct him, "Mr. Wolf, please explain everything to mom and dad. I'll head

was about to catch up with Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped in

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

Vivienne was confused.

was just going back

if Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

chest vibrated slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because tonight is

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

she couldn't return to the Linklater

had completely forgotten, Percival sighed with a mix

"Then, where do we

her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own bridal suite,

located

location wasn't top-notch, but it was far from

here wasn't even on the market

was unclear if Mr.

was stunned by the sea

red rose petals led the way to

not expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a romantic

her from behind, his voice soft, "My lady, do you

Vivienne answered, "I love

voice seductive,

enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after

heat soared, his hands lifting her up effortlessly,

the soft bed in the

the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf next

seemed to be holding back, his

lip as a current of

rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne any chance to

it was already ten in