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.”

that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To

from heaven.

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 a regular

was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he

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

in his forties and was looking quite down in the

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. She

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

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

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

her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would you like to come visit our 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

no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even know where my branches are?

“Find a spot for him.”

Mistress, don’t worry. I’ll make sure your dad is

came

just shut off her

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

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

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

a small smile, “Let’s go! Let’s

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

Elsewhere.

also accepted the invitation.

In the car.