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?"

"Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't seen

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

stemmed from a past incident that had

she wasn't sure yet if there was cause for

seemed genuine, beyond

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 explanation, shared more

I've told Cordelia I'll

her commitment,

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 and Cordelia's safety

the comforting sight

or Percival as

holding a cake

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

to

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

had received, placed it beside her,

inquired,

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting

her mood, "Something happened

Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of

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

do was

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

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

injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder to

I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but