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.”

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

from heaven.

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

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

Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile,

his forties and was looking quite down in

messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her

You’re really looking for work? How about joining our company?

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

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

rubbed 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

Having read the comments, she left the app and opened

don’t even know where

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

don’t worry. I’ll make sure your dad is well taken

message then came from

off

the person on the other end was saying, but

hanging up Dorian looked at Cordelia and Vivienne, “Joseph invited us to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and he made

want Vivienne there? They don’t like

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

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

Elsewhere.

also accepted the invitation.

In the car.