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?"

She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she

Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there a

stemmed from a past incident that

cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't noticed

seemed genuine,

Cordelia and that you never mentioned her

leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll

appreciated her commitment,

car, Vivienne made a call to Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this

greeted by the comforting sight

Percival as he was known, had

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

watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling

didn't have to rush cooking dinner

for her, "I called Cordelia.

she had received, placed it beside her, catching

inquired, seeing

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

her mood, "Something happened while treating the

the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested

have someone keep a

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up?

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

but

only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna from the team to assist