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

way, Sasha informed Vivienne that she had shown Finnian

consult him when she had a

towards the car prepared by

looked back every three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to a cross for

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

with Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped in a

of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death ordeal and swearing oaths to each other, Vivienne, are

Vivienne was confused.

going

left anything behind

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

his gaze deepening, "Because tonight

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

the wedding, she couldn't return to the Linklater

completely forgotten, Percival sighed

blank, stammered, "Then, where do

forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a

suite was located

but it was

even on the market before a mysterious

was unclear if Mr.

was stunned by the sea

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

Mr. Wolf

wrapping around her from behind,

Vivienne answered, "I

lowly, his voice seductive,

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

hands lifting her up

both tumbled onto the soft bed

moment, Vivienne could only feel the

be holding back, his desire

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

rationality shattered, his grip tightening,

it was already ten in the