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

from heaven.

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

tuition problem solved, Dorian was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be

because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile,

forties and was looking quite down

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

I seeing this right? You’re really looking for work? How about joining

to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you the

you need money? Tell me your address, I’ll send you a cool 10

the comments, finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal

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 have a branch in Havenwood?”

“Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even

like chatting, so she sent Dorian’s resume over. “Find a spot

make sure your dad is

came from his

shut off her phone.

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

to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made a point to say Vivienne should come too.”

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

smile, “Let’s go! Let’s see what

for no reason. Perfect! She was curious to see what they were planning.

Elsewhere.

also accepted the

In the car.