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?"

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

gravity of his words, Dorian looked around

from a past

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

seemed genuine, beyond

it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her

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

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially

greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and the

as he

Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake

watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a

you didn't have to rush cooking dinner

his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on

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

he inquired, seeing

from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

"Something happened while treating

the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister,

to conclusions. I'll have someone keep

knowing all they could do was wait for more information before making

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that

thought 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, it's

injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder

the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested,