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?"

really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost

gravity of his words, Dorian looked around

concern stemmed from a past incident that

cause for alarm,

illness seemed genuine, beyond

different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics, highlighting the differences in temperament within the

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

commitment, "Thanks,

in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with

home, Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

or Percival as

arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold,

the kitchen bar, watching Percival

didn't have to rush cooking

hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you

over the locket she had received,

inquired,

gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting

her mood, "Something

elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of

conclusions. I'll have someone keep

knowing all they could do was wait for more information before making

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that

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

can heal, but mental scars are harder to

of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival