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?"

of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she

of his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne,

concern stemmed from a past

if there was cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't noticed anything

illness seemed genuine,

shook her head to ease Dorian's fears, "Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more

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

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

"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

the comforting sight of

as he

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

bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a

to rush cooking dinner

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

pondering over the locket she had received,

he inquired,

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

mood, "Something

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

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a

could do was wait for more information before

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

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

injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder to

of the