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.

a 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.

at her vanity, applying light makeup for a meeting

leaving, she glanced at the copper mirror

we are waiting for you to come

she left the

to meet in an hour, so he had time

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

"He likely knew. Over the years, Aiken has traveled abroad occasionally, hoping to see Wendy and their son. Wendy

and it was well known that he still hoped Wendy

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

started her own company. Ebenezer had become a lawyer with no interest

relationship wasn't completely severed. They

and Caleb had become a couple a few years ago. They'd been friends for many years but hadn't crossed that line until Alexander encouraged them. They soon realized how well they suited

it clear that they weren't

a passionate, whirlwind romance but a steady, enduring love. They

to believe how

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

lost in thought, Joe asked,

out of