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.

bitter smile. "It must have been my imagination. I must be missing Mom and Dad too 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

vanity, applying light makeup for

at the copper

smiled gently. "Vivian, we are waiting for you

left the

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

her and asked, "Does Aiken know that Wendy and her son

abroad occasionally, hoping to see Wendy and their

married, and it was well known

for their son, Ebenezer Parkinson, to take over the

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

relationship wasn't completely

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

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

steady, enduring love. They held

believe how many years

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

window, lost in thought, Joe asked, "What are

out