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 away, haven't seen her

the gravity of his words, Dorian looked around and whispered,

stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian quite

if there was cause for

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond

never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics, highlighting the

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

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still

sight of lights on and the aroma of

Percival as he

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

at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a

to rush cooking dinner

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

locket she had received, placed

this?" he inquired, seeing

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

her mood, "Something happened

Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious

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

was

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

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 uncertain if

but mental scars are harder to

Wolf, "That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested,