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.

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

stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian quite

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

Flynn's illness seemed

seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared

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

commitment, "Thanks,

a call to Draven, "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

the comforting sight

Percival as he was known,

holding a cake mold,

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

you didn't have to rush cooking

a grunt, didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on

over the locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

he inquired, seeing the

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

sensed her mood, "Something

and the recent suspicious

conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger, we'll be

all they could do was wait for more information

Cordelia, "Cordelia

couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got 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 are

only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can