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.

under control,

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

should consult him when she had

advising, she and Arthur headed towards the car prepared by

three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to a

to mom and dad. I'll head back first." Percival

Sasha, she was suddenly

laugh, 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,

Vivienne was confused.

was just going back home-nothing

need to check if Abigail left anything behind in

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

chest vibrated slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because tonight

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

forgotten

she couldn't

completely forgotten, Percival sighed with

mind blank, stammered, "Then, where do

kiss the corner of her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place

located in

location wasn't top-notch, but

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

unclear if Mr. Wolf was behind

Vivienne stepped inside, she was stunned by

living room, red rose petals

Wolf to have such

his arms wrapping around her from behind, his voice soft, "My lady, do

hesitation, Vivienne answered,

chuckled lowly, his voice seductive,

lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a

heat soared, his hands lifting her up effortlessly,

tumbled onto the soft bed

dizzying moment, Vivienne could only feel the heavy breaths

be holding back, his desire

lip as a current of

his grip tightening,

woke up, it was