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.

much. They're surely safe at home now, waiting for me. Mom, Dad, don't worry. I'll take care of myself. I'll find a way back to

applying light

at the copper mirror in

gently. "Vivian, we are waiting for you to come

left the

the others. They were scheduled to meet in

they got into the car, Joe turned to her and asked, "Does Aiken know that Wendy and

see Wendy and their son. Wendy

never married, and it was well known that

also longed for their son, Ebenezer

her own company. Ebenezer had become a lawyer with no interest in Aiken's

completely severed.

a few years ago. They'd been friends for many years but hadn't crossed that line until Alexander encouraged

yesterday. Their conversation made it clear

wasn't a passionate, whirlwind romance but a steady, enduring love. They held each other

hard to believe how many

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

lost in thought, Joe asked, "What

out of her