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.

everything under control, Vivienne was persuaded

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

suggested Vivienne should consult him when she

headed towards the car prepared by

three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to

please explain everything to mom and dad. I'll head back first."

to catch up with Sasha, she was

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

Vivienne was confused.

was just going back home-nothing

check if Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater family

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

forgotten

she couldn't return

completely forgotten, Percival sighed with a mix

"Then,

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

bridal suite was located in a

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

row of villas here wasn't even on the market before a

Mr. Wolf

Vivienne stepped inside, she was stunned

the living room, red rose petals led the way to the

expecting Mr. Wolf to have such

closed the door behind them, his arms wrapping around her

hesitation, Vivienne answered, "I love

lowly, his voice seductive,

in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr.

lifting her up

onto the soft bed in

Vivienne could only feel the heavy breaths

seemed to be holding back,

smirked, her hands pulling him closer, biting his lip as a current of electricity

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

it was already ten in the