The Million-Dollar Heart

Pretending to ponder for a moment, Godfrey put on a troubled face and said, "Coincidentally, Finnian came by today with the same thing in mind-talking about marriage. And he mentioned his favorite protégé."

Then Godfrey shifted the conversation to Finnian, "Isn't that right, Master?"

Vivienne, "

Leopold, "......"

Wasn't Vivienne the master's favorite disciple?

Finnian shot a glance at his disciple, who was as cunning as a fox, hiding schemes behind every hair on his head, and another who was so simple-minded it was almost infuriating.

Gritting his teeth and against his better judgment, he nodded, "Indeed, my disciple may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's the one I see the most potential in."

He almost stumbled over his words but managed to keep his composure.

After all, today's star was his dear little Leopold.

As long as today's event went smoothly, he could retire in peace.

Otherwise, the boy's wailing could drive a man to madness!

Leopold had many qualities, but his tendency to burst into tears at the drop of a hat was something Finnian genuinely dreaded.

Below, Kellan was taken aback, exchanging a knowing look with his son.

Leopold? The master's favorite?

They wondered if there had been some mistake.

out among so many

or not,

looked at his master,

so cherished by

now on, he swore never to bad-mouth his master in secret chats with his fellow

Percival sipped

with undeserved praise today, they were resigned to

Godfrey became more convinced about Finnian's

the master's disciple personally, given the master's wisdom and capability, I'm sure this youngest disciple is truly exceptional, a dragon among men." Seizing the moment, Finnian added, "Well, what are we waiting for? Leopold, come here, meet your future father-in-law and grandfather. Let's consider this settled."

avoiding her on purpose. I genuinely wish to spend my life with her, please give me another chance!" Godfrey was flabbergasted, ignoring the room's astonished looks, he turned to Finnian, "Master, what's

Leopold, almost as if he'd won

he had been praising this fool all

had Leopold become Finnian's favorite

appreciated Leopold, especially since his daughter had been fond of him for years. Not

reprimand might suffice, no

"Dad, about Leopold..."

"I disagree."

"Unfortunately, Griffin has already been promised in marriage to a suitable young man from our family. If no better match

declaration did not sit

You know how deeply the kids care for each other. Yes, my grandson hurt Griffin, but this is between them. We can't decide for them." Douglas also spoke up for his son, "Godfrey, Leopold truly cares for Griffin, he just doesn't know how to express it. Please, for the sake of our families, give him another chance." Godfrey, visibly annoyed, was not inclined to

may be a matter for your two families, but I must ask

he had to

"Speak."

of spite, do you truly believe she'll

What you might not know is that in Emerald Mountain, we have a tradition of never

in agreement, "The girl speaks the truth.