The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 1065

"Willa, why the heck did you pinch me?" Maddox looked as innocent as a puppy caught chewing on a shoe.

Willa's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red as she glared at him. Her attempt at looking formidable, however, was undermined by an unmistakable hint of bashfulness. "Did you already forget the pep talk I gave you?" Maddox swallowed hard, nodding slightly.

That was all Willa needed to see to know they were in trouble.

Her own choice in a partner, what more could she do?

The two stood under the spotlight, basking in the warmth of everyone's well-wishes.

As the ceremony was drawing to its highlight, Jasper handed Willa a list, "Willa, this is what I gave your sister, Sasha, when she got engaged. I've prepared something similar for you. Let me know if there's anything missing." Being a father and a father-in-law, how could Jasper bear to short-change Willa?

Tears welled up in Willa's eyes as she took the list. Shaking her head, she managed, "Dad, I don't care about those things. I just want to stay by your side, always."

Jasper nodded, visibly moved, gripping Willa's hand, "You're my daughter. I'll treat you no differently. You won't miss out on anything."

Willa pressed her lips together, nodding in agreement.

Maddox, standing beside her, was so touched he was nearly in tears.

Jasper looked at him with mock disdain, "It's not your list, son. What are you crying for?"

Maddox took a deep breath, "Dad, I regret not being born your daughter. I haven't even seen half of these things."

Jasper was momentarily speechless. If it weren't for the solemnity of the occasion, he might have questioned Maddox's common sense.

Maddox hastily wiped away his tear, trying to lighten the mood, "Dad,

help but roll his

Jasper sighed. He knew he had to treat Willa even better from now on, "Maddox, from today onwards, Willa is in your care. If I see her shed a single tear, you'll find yourself out of this

"Dad, believe me, I love Willa even more than I love

sent the room into an

isn't the

joined in, "Yeah, Maddox, we know you love Willa to the bone, but don't play favorites, or you might find

a word, but

Perez's finances were a family affair, and Maddox's ventures were small fry compared to Willa's

Jasper to act; they'd resolve it themselves, ensuring the couple's "emotional

eyes, Willa could

Maddox? Not so

eldest brother, Maddox turned, seeking

gave him a sidelong glance, "Useless. I was managing the entire Perez empire at your age. Only because Willa doesn't mind, you should try to step up." Maddox felt a pang of injustice. Business

turned to Willa, seeking comfort, "Honey, I'll work hard to earn

she knew Maddox's heart wasn't in business. Touching his face, she assured him, "Sweetie, I'll

at the helm of the Perez's vast network, supporting Maddox wouldn't be

smiles faltered, seeing something

perception of Maddox so different from Willa's?

the ceremony, the spotlight

finger. Looking up, he kissed her passionately, eliciting cheers from the crowd. Willa's face turned

help but indulge in a

was cautious, remembering the last time she

intervene. Anything to avoid a

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