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.

hospital had everything under control, Vivienne was persuaded by Cordelia

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

Vivienne should consult him when she had

towards

looked back every three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to a cross for

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

about to catch up with Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped

sense of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death

Vivienne was confused.

was just going

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

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

vibrated slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten

she couldn't

sighed with a mix of amusement

stammered, "Then, where do

forgot, we have our own

was located in a mansion within

wasn't top-notch, but it

last row of villas here wasn't even on the market before a mysterious buyer acquired them

unclear if Mr. Wolf was behind

Vivienne stepped inside, she was stunned by

the entrance to the living room, red rose petals

smiled, not expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a

wrapping around her from behind, his voice

answered, "I

chuckled lowly, his voice seductive, "More than you

raised an eyebrow, facing the man whose eyes were already lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a fierce battle with Abigail today, are

heat soared, his hands lifting her up effortlessly, "Vivienne,

the soft

feel the heavy

be holding back, his

lip as

shred of rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne any

was