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

of his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there

knew his concern stemmed from a past incident that had

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

seemed genuine, beyond

she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her

I've told Cordelia I'll be around

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still at large and Dorian and

home, Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

as

a cake mold, "Just

washing up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on

to rush cooking dinner for

for her, "I called Cordelia.

she had received, placed it beside her,

this?" he inquired,

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

mood, "Something happened

elusive powers and the recent

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

do was

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned

but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and

heal, but mental

can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but