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.”

day, when they went to sign up, that Imperial

from heaven.

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 send Thaddeus to a regular kindergarten. They went

home about how he wouldn’t be able to

small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job or not, she was fully capable of supporting his

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

found 99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she

work? How about

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

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

looking helplessly at the comments, finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High

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

you don’t even know where my branches are?

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

your dad is well taken

then came from his side.

just shut off her

sure what the person on the other

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

Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why

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

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

Elsewhere.

accepted the invitation.

In the car.