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.”

to sign up, that Imperial Blossom

from heaven.

to send Thaddeus to a regular kindergarten. They went to Imperial Blossom

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

got it, Dorian was having a hard time finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job or not, she was fully

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

Dorian, Vivienne pulled out her phone, opened her social 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.

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

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

your address, I’ll send you a

helplessly at the comments, finally resting her eyes on the last one. The

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

Mistress, you don’t even know where my branches are?

she sent Dorian’s resume over. “Find a

I’ll make sure your dad is well taken care

came

just shut off

as she put it away, Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian replied

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

there? They don’t like her, why the sudden change of

small smile, “Let’s go! Let’s see what they’re

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

Elsewhere.

accepted

In the car.