The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

At that moment, Sasha tasted the spaghetti that Percival had passed her, the familiar flavor once again flooding her mouth. Her expression changed rapidly before settling into a calm demeanor; after all, showing too much emotion could give her away.

"Is it not good?" Arthur's heart sank.

In an effort to protect Arthur's confidence, Sasha hastily shook her head, "No, not at all. I think they're both delicious. It's just that they each have their unique charm. If I had to choose, I'd say it's a tie." Vivienne, "..."

Percival, "..."

Arthur was touched by Sasha's blatant favoritism, though he already knew the outcome of the contest.

To ensure fairness, the bowls had been mixed up.

Only by checking the marks under the bowls could they know who made which dish.

But now, it seemed unnecessary to look.

He was well aware that his culinary creations were not up to par, even by his own standards.

Only his wife stood by him every time, supporting everything he wanted to do.

Arthur's disappointment was evident, prompting Sasha to gently take his hand and reassure him.

"Honey, it's okay. You're just not cut out for this, but it doesn't mean you're not a good father. Our daughter is grown up. Express yourself in your own way; you don't have to struggle with this." Vivienne rarely spoke up, but this time she agreed, "I second that."

Mainly because she truly did not want to eat any more of those dishes.

It was torture.

Arthur brightened up, "Sweetheart, are you saying you're finally accepting me?"

Vivienne deadpanned, "I'm just agreeing you shouldn't cook."

Arthur's spirits dimmed again.

Percival smirked slightly, "If you're interested, I could help."

Arthur, already irritable, bristled at Percival's provocation, "I don't need your help, I have someone to teach me!"

nodded, "As you wish, but I hope you'll adhere to the agreed-upon rules of

this was what

the Perez family. If they don't agree, my hands are tied."

Vivienne, "...'

knew it, the

came to seek your opinion.

talk left Arthur temporarily at a

the protective nature of the Perez brothers, a dark

at the

gaze deepened, "Nothing so far, but the quieter it is, the more likely someone's

The next day.

cooking, the family joined Grandpa at

"Dad, Auntie has been complaining about the new chef's cooking, saying she can't get used to it. I visited her

someone else."

a new chef could take days.

Dracon could finish, Yorick's glare made

I'm just concerned for Auntie's

a cold smile, "You could move in with her, show your

he dared not say another

fear of Arthur

butler hurried in, reporting to Yorick, "Sir, the Wright

"They've

is it?" Vivienne suddenly

came to personally apologize to the young master, kneeling outside our front gate, saying..." Sasha finished for

troubled, "She said if she doesn't receive

her eyes, her tone indifferent, "If she enjoys kneeling so

Yorick, "Dad, I've finished

her dirty the Linklater family's grounds." Yorick remained silent, but his anger was evidently even more intense

young to act so disgracefully, tarnishing their reputation. Especially Alyssa, harboring ill intentions towards Arthur and showing maliciousness, was no good at

his head down, not daring to breathe

last incident, Yorick had severely reprimanded him, questioning if he had water in his brain

happened again, the Linklater family would not