The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The four sons of the Perez family shifted their curious gazes onto Jasper, who solemnly opened a velvet-lined box, revealing its contents.

Inside, a pearl emitted a faint glow. Even under the bright daylight, its soft luminescence was unmistakable. Jasper cupped the pearl in his hand, casting a brighter light within his palm. It was a Moonstone, its starting price running into the billions.

Maddox couldn't help but feel envious upon seeing the Moonstone. He desperately wanted to ask his dad if he had any more Moonstones to spare, maybe even gift him one.

The third child of the Perez family, Sasha, was visibly shocked. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Jasper, "Dad, the family has done so much for me, I don't even know what to say!"

Seeing his precious daughter in tears, Jasper quickly went to dry her eyes, "There, there, no need to ruin your makeup. You know how important that is for a young lady. You're naturally beautiful, Sasha, but redoing your makeup would be such a hassle!"

"Sasha, I'd do anything for you. Moonstones like these, dad has a whole collection in every color. Pick whichever you like!"

Maddox's heart ached. He thought, "It should be me crying, not Sasha!"

Sasha hugged Jasper tightly, "Dad, you've always had me, no matter what happens. I'll always be by your side, looking after you with Arthur and Vivienne."

Hearing this, Jasper was deeply moved. If Sasha wanted the moon from the sky, he'd find a way to bring it to her.

"Alright, let's head to the front hall," Jasper suggested, leading the Perez family out.

In the front hall, the Ellington family had reserved the first row for the Perez family. Arthur stood tall among the crowd, wearing a tailored black tuxedo, looking every bit the part of a handsome, mature man. He was holding a champagne flute, toasting the guests, his face radiating joy.

Percival, seated, looked at his father-in-law with a slight smile on his face.

giving it a

a slice of strawberry cheesecake, glanced up, "Looks like mom got her wish. It's a

a man conversing with Arthur. As someone who appreciated good looks, she found him

between savoring bites of her cheesecake and stealing glances at the

distraction, narrowed his eyes dangerously and turned

turned Vivienne's face towards him, "Vivienne, you

like this! I'll listen to you," Vivienne's eyes twinkled with

a bit," Vivienne said, pecking Percival on the cheek, leaving a trace of

the wedding march. The ceremony

Arthur and Sasha's wedding, announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Arthur and

was bathed in bright, dazzling lights as the

a bouquet

doors slowly opened, Arthur's heart raced, a mix

strapless dress adorned with diamonds, highlighting her slender waist and graceful figure.

in arm with Jasper,

met, Sasha's face lighting up

preparing to entrust his beloved daughter to

solemnly placed Sasha's hand in Arthur's, "Arthur, I believe you're a good man who will truly care for Sasha. Please, make sure she never has to feel sad in the days to come." Arthur, receiving his father-in-law's approval for the first time, responded earnestly, "Dad, Sasha is my one true love, my only passion in life. I will

Sasha into this world and loving her. Because of you, I had the chance to meet her."