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

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

concern stemmed from a past incident that

there was cause for alarm, especially

illness seemed genuine, beyond

Dorian's fears, "Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics, highlighting the differences in temperament within

to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

the Brooks family in Havenwood.

was greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

as he

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

at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread

didn't have to rush cooking dinner

care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on

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

he inquired, seeing

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

"Something happened while treating the

concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival

have someone keep a watch. If

do was wait for more

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

system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll ever be like

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars

of the Dorian family but also help