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.”

that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To them, this was like manna

from heaven.

discussing with Dorian, they realized they couldn’t afford the high tuition. So they decided to send Thaddeus to a regular kindergarten. They went to Imperial Blossom Nursery to explain, only to be told that Thaddeus‘ tuition

Dorian was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his family. It was driving her up

got it, Dorian was having a hard time finding 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 capable of

his forties and was looking quite

her phone, opened her social media, and found 99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for

You’re really looking for work? How about joining

seeing things? Do you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you the chairman position, cause I want to travel

your address, I’ll send you a cool 10

one. The principal from

was where Arabella went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose profile picture was black, “Does Alliance Enterprises

you don’t even know

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

your dad is well taken

long message then came from his

off her phone.

rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was

to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made a point to

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

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

at Hawthorn Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason. Perfect! She was curious to see what

Elsewhere.

accepted

In the car.