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?"

marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't

gravity of his words, Dorian looked around and

a past incident that had left

was cause for alarm, especially

illness seemed

thought it curious, 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 within the

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

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

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

Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of

as he

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

kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously

you didn't have to rush cooking dinner

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

had received, placed it

he inquired, seeing the

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

mood, "Something happened while treating the

her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If

they could do was wait for more

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid.

toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even

heal, but mental scars are harder to

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