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?"

so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard

words, Dorian looked around

stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

she wasn't sure yet if there was cause

illness seemed genuine, beyond

given how 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

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks,

to Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her

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

as he was known, had

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

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

Wolf, you didn't have to rush cooking dinner

her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were

the locket she had received, placed it beside

this?" he inquired,

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake

mood, "Something happened while treating

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

to conclusions. I'll have someone keep

could do was wait for more information before making any

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's

system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll

heal, but mental scars are harder

towards Mr. Wolf, "That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After