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?"

marriage, so we lost touch after tying

his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne,

his concern stemmed from a past

cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't noticed anything

seemed genuine,

shook her head to ease 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

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks,

if 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

greeted by the comforting sight

or Percival as he

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

watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a

didn't have to rush cooking

Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back,

locket she had received, placed it beside her,

inquired, seeing the

from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake but

her mood, "Something happened while

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

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

agreed, knowing all they could do was

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about

of the child and couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and

"Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder to

gaze shifting towards Mr. Wolf, "That's why I'm thinking 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