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.”

went to sign up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘

from heaven.

they 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.

complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t

Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job or not, she was fully capable of supporting his family.

quite down in the dumps lately because of work.

media, and found 99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she hadn’t checked since posting. She

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

you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give

your address, I’ll send you a cool 10 million to spend!”

her temples, looking helplessly at the comments, finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would you like to

went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a

you don’t even know where my branches are?

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

I’ll make sure your dad is well taken care

long message then came from

shut off

phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian

invited us to his wife’s birthday party tonight,

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

go!

them for no reason. Perfect! She was curious

Elsewhere.

also accepted

In the car.