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.”

just found out that day, when they went to sign up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived

from heaven.

got accepted into Imperial Blossom Nursery, she was thrilled. But after discussing with Dorian, they realized they couldn’t afford the high tuition. So they decided to

was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t

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

forties and was looking quite down in the dumps lately

on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which

work? How about joining our company? You can be the

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

I’ll send you a cool

on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked,

read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose profile picture was black, “Does Alliance Enterprises have a branch in Havenwood?”

you don’t even know where my branches are? I’m

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

don’t worry. I’ll make sure your dad is

then came from

shut off her

Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian replied

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

want Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why the sudden change of heart?”

smile, “Let’s go!

invite them for no reason. Perfect! She

Elsewhere.

also accepted the

In the car.