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, this

from heaven.

tuition. So they decided to

stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be

hard time finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job

and was looking quite

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

seeing this right? You’re really looking for work? How about joining our company? You can

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

need money? Tell me your address, I’ll send you a cool 10 million to

last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School

Cloudcrest High School was where Arabella went to school. Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose profile picture was black, “Does Alliance Enterprises have a branch in

“Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even

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

sure your dad is well taken care

came from

shut off her phone.

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

us to his wife’s birthday party tonight, and

Vivienne there? They don’t

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

folks at Hawthorn Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason. Perfect! She was

Elsewhere.

also accepted

In the car.