The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 26

At Tranquil Estates.

When Vivienne got back, Dorian and Cordelia were just stepping through the door. Vivienne gave a shout, then asked, “Mr. Hawthorn, how’s the enrollment coming along?”

Earlier that day, Dorian and Cordelia had taken Thaddeus to sign up at the Imperial Blossom Nursery.

Dorian nodded in response. “It’s going well. Thaddeus really likes the school.” There was a hint of tiredness on his face as he sank onto the couch, looking worn out.

Vivienne sat down next to him, gave him a once–over, then asked, “What’s up?”

“Ah!” Dorian sighed, “It’s nothing, I’m used to it.”

Seeing his reluctance to spill the beans, Vivienne turned to Cordelia. “What’s going on?”

She wasn’t one to stick her nose into other people’s business, but she was quite comfortable with Dorian and his family. If she could help, she would naturally offer a hand.

But Dorian seemed to always shy away from troubling her, keeping things to himself.

“Forget him.” Cordelia rolled her eyes at Dorian, then gave him a pat. “It’s no big deal. Even if you can’t find work, I’ve got some savings. You can look for work in other cities. Beatrice might have her claws in Havenwood, but can she reach everywhere else?”

Cordelia added, “Besides, Thaddeus‘ tuition has been completely waived. What are you worried about? Don’t bring your work troubles home and ruin Vivienne’s mood.”

to sign up, that Imperial

from heaven.

couldn’t afford the high tuition. So they decided to send Thaddeus to a regular

was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his

finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job

quite

social media, and found 99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she hadn’t checked since posting. She

seeing this right? You’re really looking for work? How about joining our company? You can be the CEO.”

I seeing things? Do you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you

Tell me your address, I’ll send

finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would you like to come visit our school?”

school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose

don’t even know where my branches are? I’m heartbroken….

Dorian’s resume over. “Find a spot for him.” After a pause,

make sure your dad is well taken care

then came from his side.

shut off her phone.

as she put it away, Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian replied solemnly, “Understood.”

Vivienne, “Joseph invited us to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made a point to say

don’t like her, why the sudden change of

gave a small smile, “Let’s go! Let’s see what they’re up

folks at Hawthorn Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason. Perfect! She was

Elsewhere.

accepted

In the car.