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?"

then replied, "Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the

his words, Dorian looked around and whispered,

stemmed from a past incident

cause for

seemed genuine, beyond any

seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics,

time to leave, "Dorian, I've told

her commitment, "Thanks,

in Havenwood. Look into

sight of lights on and the

Percival as he was known,

arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit longer,

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

didn't have to rush cooking

called Cordelia. Knew you were

over the locket she had received, placed it beside

he inquired, seeing the

gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake but seemingly

sensed her mood, "Something happened while treating the

Vivienne shared her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival

keep a watch. If there's any

they could do was wait for more information

he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something

toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll ever be like everyone

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars

someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna