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?"

paused, then replied, "Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't seen

gravity of his words, Dorian looked around and

concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

yet if there was cause for alarm,

illness seemed genuine, beyond any

given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never

I've told

her commitment, "Thanks,

made 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

by the comforting sight of lights

Wolf, or Percival as he was known,

a cake mold, "Just

Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously

didn't have to rush cooking dinner

his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way

locket she had received, placed it beside her,

this?" he inquired, seeing the

Vivienne replied, tasting the cake but seemingly

"Something happened

elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's

someone keep a watch. If there's any

all they could do was wait for more information before

casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia,

in their system, both physically and

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder

who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment,