The Million-Dollar Heart

Stepping into the elevator, Vivienne glanced at the antique locket glinting with a soft golden hue in her hand before slipping it into her pocket. The piece meant little to her personally, but for Cordelia's family, it might hold significant value.

Vivienne headed downstairs, coincidentally bumping into Dorian, who had just returned.

Spotting Vivienne, Dorian hastened his steps, waving excitedly. "Vivienne!"

With a smile, Vivienne greeted back, "Dorian, back so early?"

Setting his briefcase aside, Dorian shared, "Cordelia called me at noon, mentioned you dropped by. Figured I'd head home early since the office was slow today."

Vivienne always knew Dorian cared deeply for her, but it still warmed her heart to feel it afresh.

"How's the company doing, Dorian?"

Dorian, eager to discuss, mentioned, "Actually, we're planning to launch a new product before the year ends, alongside our classic range. It should help us better integrate into the local market. What do you think?"

Dorian was always full of ideas when it came to the business.

Though he often discussed these matters with Cordelia, Vivienne, being a significant investor, had a unique perspective.

Dorian hoped for Vivienne's approval on these strategic decisions.

Vivienne reassured him with a smile, "You're more than capable of making these decisions, Dorian."

Relieved, Dorian then remembered the purpose of Vivienne's visit. "Oh, right, Vivienne. You came to check on Flynn, didn't you?"

"I heard from Cordelia about the poor kid. He's family, after all. We should help when we can."

Vivienne pursed her lips, asking, "Dorian, how long has it been since Cordelia saw her sister?"

wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we

words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is

stemmed from a past

cause for

Flynn's illness seemed

and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more

I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to treat the

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

in her car, Vivienne made a call to Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look

greeted by the comforting sight of lights on

Wolf, or Percival as he was known, had

holding a cake mold, "Just a bit longer, the cake's almost

the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake,

didn't have to rush

Cordelia.

pondering over the locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching

this?" he inquired, seeing

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the

mood, "Something happened while

powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested a cautious

to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger, we'll be

was wait for more information before making any

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up? Anything

but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both

heal, but mental scars are harder

of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a