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.

Sasha informed Vivienne that she had shown Finnian the pattern, and he seemed

Vivienne should consult him when she had

Arthur headed towards the

back every three steps, his eyes almost pinning Percival to a cross

to mom and dad.

Vivienne was about to catch up with Sasha, she was suddenly enveloped in

sense of grievance, "After surviving a

Vivienne was confused.

just going back home-nothing

Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater family after her

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

gaze deepening,

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

forgotten about

wedding, she couldn't

sighed

blank, stammered, "Then, where do we go

forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place where no

suite was located in

location wasn't top-notch, but it was

villas here wasn't even on the

if Mr. Wolf

inside, she was stunned by the

the living room, red rose petals led the way

smiled, not expecting Mr. Wolf to

his arms wrapping around her

Vivienne answered, "I

voice seductive, "More

whose eyes were already lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a fierce battle with Abigail today, are

soared, his hands lifting her up effortlessly, "Vivienne, shall we

tumbled onto the soft bed in the

moment, Vivienne could only feel the heavy breaths of Mr. Wolf

holding back, his desire was

lip as a current of electricity

last shred of rationality shattered, his grip tightening, not giving Vivienne any chance

woke up, it was already ten in

her phone, she was surprised to find no messages at

to rise, Vivienne found herself tightly embraced, unable to