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.

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

her vanity, applying light makeup

the copper mirror

smiled gently. "Vivian, we are waiting

left

plans to play golf with Jeremy and the others. They were scheduled to meet in an hour, so

got into the car, Joe turned to her and

Aiken has traveled abroad occasionally, hoping to see Wendy and their son.

married, and it was well known that he

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

and started her own company. Ebenezer had become a lawyer with

distance, their relationship wasn't completely severed. They weren't

Simona 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

had met Simona yesterday. Their conversation made it clear that

but a steady, enduring love. They held each other in their hearts, and their happiness was

was hard to believe how many years

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

Skylar gazing out the window, lost in thought, Joe

out of