Richest Mogul

Chapter 2014

Vivian's expression shifted dramatically upon hearing the news. She shot to her feet, ready to leave.

Yet, as she reached the door, she paused. Impulsiveness wouldn't help. The Atkinson family was in utter chaos. If she rushed out now, she could make things worse for Manfred. And even if she did go, there wasn't much she could do to help.

What she could do was ensure she wasn't a burden to him. She had to trust that Manfred would handle things.

Vivian returned to her seat, restless and filled with anxiety.

The waiting was torture. Without realizing it, she took several more sips of water.

Just then, a faint voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Vivian."

The voice was unmistakably Skylar's.

"Mom?"

It was the only thing she heard. There was no other sound after that.

imagination. I must be missing Mom and Dad too much. They're surely safe at home now, waiting

sat at her vanity, applying light makeup for

the copper mirror in front of

gently. "Vivian, we are waiting for you to

she left

golf with Jeremy and the others. They were scheduled to meet in an hour, so he had time to drive Skylar to the

Joe turned to her and asked, "Does Aiken know that Wendy and

and their

and it was well known that he still

also longed for their son, Ebenezer Parkinson, to take over the Parkinson

started her own company. Ebenezer had become a lawyer

their relationship wasn't completely severed.

for many years but hadn't crossed that line until Alexander encouraged them. They soon realized how well they

yesterday. Their conversation made it clear that they weren't just settling

but a steady, enduring love. They held each other

to believe how many years had

it would be that Vivian wasn't there with her and Joe. She hoped Vivian

in thought, Joe asked, "What are

out of