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?"

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

looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there a

his concern stemmed from a past

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

Flynn's illness seemed genuine,

shook her head to ease Dorian's fears, "Just 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

time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this

greeted by the comforting sight of lights on

or Percival as he was known, had

the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just

Percival meticulously spread

didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

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

received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

this?" he inquired, seeing

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

her mood, "Something

shared her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious

I'll have someone keep a watch.

do was wait

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about

system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll ever be like

can heal, but mental scars are harder to

not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna