The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Thaddeus's cheeks flushed a bright shade of red. "Sis, I'm not a little boy anymore. I've grown into a man!"

"And you once told me, a boy has to be responsible for the girl he likes..."

As he said this, Thaddeus glanced up at Percival, then quickly looked down again, "I might not fully understand what liking someone means, but I just can't stand by and watch Isolde get hurt." Percival was speechless.

How did Isolde come into this conversation again?

It had only been a few days, and these two were involved again!

Vivienne looked at them in surprise, "You did it to save Isolde?"

Seeing Percival silent, Thaddeus continued, "Yeah, there was a lot of chaos, people running and screaming. Isolde tripped over her dress, and I was just trying to help her up when a chair hit me."

Percival was taken aback.

After all, this meant the Ellington family owed a huge favor to the Brooks family. Fair is fair.

Thaddeus explained in a low voice, "Sis, mom and dad already talked to me about it. I know I'm not that strong yet, but it's Isolde, I just couldn't stand seeing her hurt..."

Percival could barely stand to hear more, his face serious as he took over, "Thaddeus, on behalf of our family and Isolde, I want to say thank you for saving her!" Thaddeus was startled and waved his hands, "No need, Isolde and I, we..."

Percival's brows knitted, his words firm, "You're both still young. Focus on your studies and put aside other thoughts for now!"

"Aren't you aspiring to be a scientist? I'll arrange for someone to give you a tour of a national laboratory. It might be useful for you."

Thaddeus's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Percival nodded, encouraging, "But as you know, a scientist's time is mostly spent on research, sometimes at the expense of personal time. Be prepared for that." Thaddeus had already researched everything about being a scientist; he was prepared for this commitment.

"I will."

Percival nodded in satisfaction.

Vivienne watched the exchange with a smile, not saying a word.

She doubted Mr. Wolf's plans were foolproof.

She herself had emerged from the lab, knowing well that focusing on work was one thing, but finding time for a partner was entirely possible.

Especially since these kids had a connection from a young age, a sort of childhood betrothal.

After ensuring the hospital had everything under control, Vivienne was persuaded by Cordelia to head back.

the way, Sasha informed Vivienne that she had shown

suggested Vivienne should consult him when she had a

headed towards the car prepared

three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to a cross

please explain everything to

she was suddenly

tried to laugh, but his voice came out hoarse and filled with an immense sense of grievance, "After surviving a life-and-death ordeal and

Vivienne was confused.

going back

check if Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater family

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

gaze deepening, "Because tonight is our

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

forgotten about

she couldn't return to

completely forgotten, Percival sighed with a mix of

blank, stammered, "Then, where

of her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own

bridal suite was located in a

top-notch, but

villas here wasn't even on the market before a

Mr.

she was stunned by the sea

the living room, red rose petals

expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a romantic

the door behind them, his arms wrapping around her from behind, his voice soft,

hesitation, Vivienne answered,

seductive, "More than

lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a fierce battle with

lifting her

both tumbled onto the

could only feel the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf next to

holding back,

closer, biting his lip

grip tightening, not giving Vivienne

woke up, it was already ten in the

her phone, she was surprised to find no

found herself tightly embraced,