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.

boy, standing out among so many

it or not, Leopold

eyes, he looked at his master, who couldn't bear to meet his

was so cherished

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

Percival sipped

master showered Leopold with undeserved praise today, they

became more convinced about

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." Leopold's face lit up, and he hobbled over, giving a deep bow to

I've been 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 this

air of calm, looked at the excited Leopold, almost as if he'd won the lottery, and coughed, "Yes, he's my youngest disciple,

praising

Leopold become Finnian's

Leopold, especially since his daughter had been fond of him for

might suffice, no need for

"Dad, about Leopold..."

"I disagree."

to a suitable young man from our family. If no better match arises, the wedding will proceed

did not

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 discuss

a matter for your

knowing he had to give Vivienne this

"Speak."

calmly stated, "If Griffin marries the man you've chosen out of spite, do you truly believe she'll be

know is that in Emerald Mountain, we have a tradition of never betraying our

agreement, "The girl speaks the truth.