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

she had shown Finnian the pattern, and he

suggested Vivienne should consult him when

and Arthur headed towards the

his eyes almost pinning Percival to a

everything to mom and dad. I'll

Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped

hoarse and filled with an immense sense of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death ordeal and swearing oaths to each other, Vivienne, are

Vivienne was confused.

just going

anything behind in the

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because tonight is our

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

the wedding, she couldn't return to

sighed with a mix of

stammered, "Then, where

leaned in to kiss the corner of her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place where no

bridal suite was located in

but it was far

even on the market before

was unclear if Mr. Wolf was behind

stepped inside, she was stunned

the living room, red rose petals led

not expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a

them, his arms wrapping around her from behind,

Vivienne answered, "I

seductive, "More than

man whose eyes were already lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a fierce battle with Abigail today,

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

both tumbled onto the soft bed

dizzying moment, Vivienne could only feel the

he seemed to be holding back,

lip as a current of electricity surged between

shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne

woke up, it was already ten in