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.”

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

from heaven.

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

over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his family. It was driving her

it, Dorian was having a hard time finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t

in his forties and was looking quite

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

I seeing this right? You’re really looking for work? How about joining our company? You can be the CEO.”

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

me your address, I’ll send you a

last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High

went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose profile picture

“Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t

so she sent Dorian’s resume over. “Find a spot for him.”

worry. I’ll make sure your dad is

then came

shut off

put it away, Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other

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

they want Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why the sudden change

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

reason. Perfect! She was

Elsewhere.

accepted the invitation.

In the car.