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.

Vivienne that she had shown

suggested Vivienne should consult him when she

and Arthur headed towards the car prepared by the

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

Wolf, please explain everything to mom and dad. I'll head back first."

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

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

Vivienne was confused.

was just going

Abigail left anything behind in the Linklater family after her serious

"That's not happening!"

Vivienne puzzled, "Why not?"

slightly, his gaze deepening, "Because

Vivienne's face flushed crimson.

had forgotten about

she couldn't return to the

forgotten, Percival sighed with

"Then,

in to kiss the corner of her mouth, "You forgot, we have our own bridal suite, a place where no one

located in a mansion within

location wasn't top-notch, but it was far from

row of villas here wasn't even on the market before a

Mr. Wolf

was stunned by

room, red rose petals led the way

smiled, not expecting Mr. Wolf to have such a romantic

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

Vivienne answered,

his voice seductive, "More than you

eyebrow, facing the man whose eyes were already lost in passion, her smile enticing, "Mr. Wolf, after a fierce battle with Abigail today, are you sure you're still up for

heat soared, his hands lifting her up

tumbled onto the soft

that dizzying moment, Vivienne could only feel the heavy breaths of

holding back, his desire

him closer, biting his lip

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

Vivienne woke up, it was already ten in the

she was surprised

found herself tightly embraced, unable