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?"

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

the gravity of his words, Dorian looked

knew his concern stemmed from a past incident

cause

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond

you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's

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

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look

greeted by the comforting sight of

Wolf, or Percival as he was known, had

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

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

to rush cooking dinner for

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

pondering over the locket she had received, placed it beside her,

inquired, seeing the

sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake

"Something happened while treating the

powers and the recent

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

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait for more information

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

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

can heal, but

safety of the Dorian family but also help the