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 the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't seen

his words, Dorian looked around

his concern stemmed from a past incident that

there was cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't

Flynn's illness seemed genuine,

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,

I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to

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 still at large and Dorian

the comforting sight

or Percival as he was known, had

holding a cake mold, "Just

sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on

you didn't have to rush

with a grunt, didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia.

had received,

inquired, seeing

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

mood, "Something happened while treating the

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

not jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any

all they could do was wait

broached a topic he heard from Cordelia,

of the child and couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery,

heal, but mental scars are harder to

paused, her 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