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.”

up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘

from heaven.

thrilled. But after 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

home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his family. It was

gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian

forties and was looking quite down in

99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her

really looking for work? How about joining our company? You can

things? Do you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises.

need money? Tell me your address, I’ll send you a cool 10 million to spend!”

eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High

was confused, Cloudcrest High School 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,

replied almost instantly, “Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even know where my branches are? I’m

“Find a spot for him.” After a pause, she added, “He’s my dad!

make sure your dad is well taken care

came from his side.

shut off her phone.

Not sure what the person on the other end was saying,

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

“Why do they want Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why the sudden

gave a small smile, “Let’s go! Let’s see

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

Elsewhere.

also accepted

In the car.