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.”

had just found out that day, when they went to sign up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘

from heaven.

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 kindergarten. They went to Imperial Blossom Nursery to explain, only to be told that Thaddeus‘

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

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 capable of supporting his family.

was looking quite down in the dumps lately

found 99 new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads,

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

to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll

money? Tell me your address, I’ll send

The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would

comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named

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

resume over. “Find a spot for

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

long message then came from

just shut off her phone.

phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian replied solemnly,

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

frowned. “Why do they want Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why the sudden

go! Let’s see what they’re up to.”

Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason.

Elsewhere.

accepted the invitation.

In the car.