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 lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't

Dorian looked

past incident that had left

sure yet if there was cause

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond any

never mentioned

it was time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to

commitment,

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 into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still at large and

was greeted by the comforting sight

as he was

the kitchen, holding a

Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting

to rush cooking dinner for

her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on

she had received, placed it beside

inquired, seeing the

of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

mood, "Something happened while

and the recent suspicious behavior

keep a watch. If there's

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait for more

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia

"The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if

"Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder to

can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the