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

was what Percival

you know her standing within the Perez family. If they don't agree, my hands are tied." Arthur's

Vivienne, "...'

it,

anticipating this, gave Vivienne a reassuring look before respectfully addressing Arthur, "I only came to seek your opinion. As for the uncles, I will personally visit them and

left Arthur temporarily at

the protective nature of the Perez brothers, a dark gleam flashed in Arthur's eyes, "Then I wish

Percival casually glanced back at the Linklater family,

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

The next day.

the family joined Grandpa at the table for

about the new chef's cooking, saying she can't get used to it. I visited her

someone else." Yorick

a new chef could take days. Maybe, for now, Auntie

Yorick's glare made his legs

just concerned for

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

face turned red, but he dared not say another word against

fear of

to Yorick, "Sir, the Wright family

"They've

it?" Vivienne

the young master, kneeling outside our front gate, saying..." Sasha finished for him,

appeared troubled, "She said if she doesn't receive the

tone indifferent, "If she

Yorick,

let her dirty the Linklater family's grounds." Yorick remained silent, but his anger

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

down, not daring to

Yorick had severely reprimanded him, questioning if he had

happened again, the Linklater family would not