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.

control, Vivienne

Vivienne that she had shown Finnian the pattern, and he

should consult him when she

advising, she and Arthur headed towards the car prepared by the Linklater

steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to

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

was about to catch up with Sasha, she was suddenly

but his voice came out hoarse and filled with an immense sense of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death ordeal and swearing oaths to each other, Vivienne, are you... leaving

Vivienne was confused.

going

anything behind in the Linklater family after

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

chest vibrated slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

couldn't return to

she had completely forgotten, Percival sighed with a mix of

"Then,

we have our own bridal suite, a place where no

located in

wasn't top-notch, but it

of villas here wasn't even on the market

was unclear if Mr. Wolf was behind

Vivienne stepped inside, she was stunned

room, red rose petals led the way to

Mr. Wolf to have such a

the door behind them, his arms wrapping around her from

hesitation, Vivienne answered,

voice seductive, "More

smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf,

his hands lifting her up effortlessly, "Vivienne, shall we

both tumbled onto the soft bed in the

could only feel the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf next

be holding back, his desire

pulling him closer, biting his lip as a

rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne

it was already ten in the