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 was persuaded by Cordelia

shown Finnian the pattern,

should consult him when

towards the car prepared by the Linklater

his eyes almost

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

she was

out hoarse and filled with an immense sense of grievance,

Vivienne was confused.

going back

if Abigail left anything behind in the

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

deepening, "Because tonight is

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten

wedding, she couldn't return to the

she had completely forgotten, Percival sighed

blank, stammered, "Then,

corner of her mouth, "You forgot, we have

bridal suite was located in a mansion

but it was far from

even on the market

if Mr.

stepped inside, she was stunned by the sea

room, red rose petals led the way

Wolf to

closed the door behind them, his arms wrapping around her from behind, his voice soft, "My

hesitation, Vivienne answered, "I love

chuckled lowly, his voice seductive,

raised an eyebrow, facing the man whose eyes were already lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf,

her up effortlessly, "Vivienne, shall we

both tumbled onto the soft bed in the

only feel the heavy breaths of Mr.

to be holding back, his desire was

her hands pulling him closer, biting his lip

shred of rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving

up, it was