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.

everything under control, Vivienne was persuaded by Cordelia to

she had shown Finnian the pattern, and he seemed

him

towards the car prepared

every three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to

to mom and

Vivienne was about to catch up with Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped

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

Vivienne was confused.

just going back

check if Abigail left anything behind

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

vibrated slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because tonight is

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

forgotten

wedding, she couldn't return to the

she had completely forgotten, Percival sighed with a mix of amusement

mind blank, stammered, "Then,

forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place where no

located in a mansion

wasn't top-notch, but

even on the

Mr. Wolf was

Vivienne stepped inside, she was stunned by

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

Wolf to have such a

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

hesitation, Vivienne answered,

lowly, his voice seductive, "More than you

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

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

both tumbled onto the soft bed in

that dizzying moment, Vivienne could only feel the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf next

he seemed to be holding back, his desire was

closer, biting his lip as a current of electricity surged between

rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne any chance

it was already ten in the