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?"

then replied, "Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch

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

from a past incident that had left

if there was cause

seemed

Dorian's fears, "Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before."

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

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

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

greeted by the comforting sight of

or Percival as

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

washing up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival

didn't have to

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

she had received, placed it beside

he inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the

her mood, "Something

powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival

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

they could do was wait for more

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something

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

"Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder

safety of the Dorian family but