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 waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To them,

from heaven.

first, when Thaddeus got 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

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

Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if

his forties and was looking quite down

She was stunned, then remembered her post asking

right? 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

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

The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would you like to come visit our school?”

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, “Does Alliance Enterprises have a branch in

you don’t even know

didn’t feel like chatting, so she sent Dorian’s resume over. “Find a spot for him.” After a pause, she added, “He’s my

make sure your dad is well

then came from his

shut off her phone.

what the person on the other end was saying, but

invited us to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made a point to say Vivienne should come

they want Vivienne there? They don’t

gave a small smile, “Let’s go!

them for no reason. Perfect!

Elsewhere.

also accepted

In the car.