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.”

had just found out that day, when they went to sign up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To them, this

from heaven.

couldn’t afford the high tuition. So they decided to send Thaddeus

with the tuition problem solved, Dorian was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his family. It was driving

smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job or not, she was

his forties and was looking quite down in the dumps lately because

Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she hadn’t checked since posting.

work? How about joining our

you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you the chairman position, cause I want

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

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

where Arabella went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with

don’t even know where my branches are? I’m

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

worry. I’ll make sure your dad is well taken care of…”

then came from his

off her

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

his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made

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

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

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

Elsewhere.

also accepted the invitation.

In the car.