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 after tying the knot.

Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there

concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

if there was cause for alarm, especially if

illness seemed genuine, beyond any

that you never mentioned

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too."

comforting sight

Percival as

the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit

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

to

"I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way

she had received,

he inquired, seeing the

gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied,

sensed her mood, "Something happened while treating

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

conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's

do was wait

topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that

got toxins in their system, both physically

can heal, but mental scars are

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 from the team to assist