The Million-Dollar Heart

Isolde hesitated before finally speaking up, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm scared of seeing Vivienne."

"Why?"

Percival frowned, deeply familiar with Vivienne's nature. He knew she would never blame Isolde for what had happened.

Isolde met his gaze, the burden she'd been carrying quietly surfacing, "Bro, about being manipulated... I always felt that I indirectly hurt Vivienne too."

"If it weren't for me, Vivienne wouldn't have nearly lost her mind trying to take down that man, ending up in the hospital..."

Percival paused, his brow creasing, "What do you mean Vivienne nearly lost her mind?"

Thinking Percival doubted her, Isolde insisted, "It's true. That man... he nearly killed you right in front of Vivienne. Her eyes... they changed color. She said she'd become a demon if it meant avenging you." "Become a demon?"

Deep shadows flickered in Percival's eyes.

He had never imagined things could have escalated to this point.

Isolde nodded, "Leopold tried to stop Vivienne, but she wouldn't listen..."

Percival's lips pressed into a thin line, a cold glint in his eyes, "It was because of this that Vivienne went into premature labor."

Isolde felt intimidated by Percival's current state but still silently nodded.

That was when she had been rushed to the hospital, and later, Leopold had told her that Vivienne had given birth a month early.

It must have been because of this.

Percival remained silent, his gaze turning icy, a dangerous aura briefly passing through before he regained his composure.

again. She's never held you accountable. She's

guilt was

Isaiah are still

off guard by the mention of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but

pause, she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival,

finally approaching Vivienne and softly

reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be too hard

right; Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies."

of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to

she was no longer

suggesting Isolde's sudden

already prepared gifts for the twins,

her young age,

At the dinner table.

Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll invite everyone we can. It's going to be

but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on the other

their wishes. Don't worry. I'll give them a call. We parents will sort it out. You two

paramount. Take care of Vivienne

glanced at Vivienne, who smiled back. She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the parents'

phone, but they also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel, renting out several floors due

elite, especially those connected to the four major families, were

before the christening, the Linklater family was

In their room.

Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked Leopold with