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.”

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

from heaven.

decided to send Thaddeus to a regular kindergarten. They went to Imperial Blossom Nursery to explain, only to be told that Thaddeus‘ tuition was waived. This was cause

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

it, Dorian was having a hard time finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t

his forties and was looking quite down in the dumps lately because of work.

Vivienne pulled out her phone, opened her 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

right? You’re really looking for work? How about joining our company?

Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you the chairman position, cause I want to travel

me your address, I’ll send you a cool

finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School

was confused, Cloudcrest High School was where Arabella went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat

“Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even know where my branches are?

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

make sure your dad is

long message then came

off

put it away, Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the

us to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and

don’t

go! Let’s see what

Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason. Perfect!

Elsewhere.

also accepted the invitation.

In the car.