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?"

so we lost touch after tying

the gravity of his words, Dorian looked

stemmed from a past

was cause for alarm, especially

illness seemed genuine, beyond

seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's

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

commitment,

in Havenwood. Look

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

as he was

called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a

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

have to rush cooking

for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back,

received, placed it

inquired,

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

her mood, "Something happened

Abigail's elusive 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, we'll

do was wait for more information before making any

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

system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's

injuries can heal, but mental scars

not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment,