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

Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is

past incident that had left Dorian quite

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

illness seemed genuine, beyond

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

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

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into

the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

Percival as he was known,

a

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

to rush

hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back, so I didn't head

over the locket she had received, placed it

inquired,

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting

mood, "Something happened

the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister,

I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any

was wait

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that

thought of the child and couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery,

but

not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally."