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?"

we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't seen

looked around

knew his concern stemmed from a past incident

yet if there was cause

illness seemed genuine,

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

decided it was time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia

commitment, "Thanks,

a call to Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood.

the comforting sight of lights on

Percival as

kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit

bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling

Wolf, you didn't have to rush cooking dinner

a grunt, didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were

she had received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

inquired, seeing

from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied,

"Something

elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested a cautious

not jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger,

knowing all they could do was wait

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

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

but mental scars are harder to

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, "I