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.

tear, trying to lighten the

help but roll his

attentive and respectful, then back at Maddox, who was all smiles and no sense, Jasper sighed. He knew he had to treat Willa even better

believe me,

the room into an uproar of

making promises isn't the same as stabbing our dad in the

we know you love Willa to the bone, but don't play favorites, or you

didn't say a word,

a family affair, and Maddox's ventures were

ever be upset, they wouldn't wait for Jasper to act; they'd resolve it themselves, ensuring

their eyes, Willa could do

Not

brother, Maddox turned, seeking assurance, "Dad, you

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."

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

wasn't concerned about wealth; she knew Maddox's heart wasn't in business. Touching his

Perez's vast network,

and Fredrick's smiles faltered, seeing something they couldn't

their perception of Maddox so different from

the ceremony, the spotlight was on the

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

couldn't help but indulge in a little too

was cautious, remembering the last time

nudged Fredrick, hinting for him to intervene. Anything to avoid a

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