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

words, Dorian looked around and whispered,

concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian quite

yet if there was cause for alarm, especially if

illness seemed genuine, beyond

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

leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia

commitment, "Thanks,

family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still at large and Dorian and Cordelia's safety her top

greeted by the comforting sight of lights

or Percival as he was

out from the kitchen, holding a

up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling

Wolf, you didn't have to rush cooking dinner

called Cordelia.

over the locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching

this?" he inquired, seeing the

Vivienne

sensed her mood, "Something happened while treating

concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the

keep a watch. If there's any

knowing all they could do was wait for

he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something

help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll ever be

can heal, but mental scars

"That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the