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,

looked around and

his concern stemmed from a past incident that had

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

illness 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 about

time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often

her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

made a call to Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially

Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight

Wolf, or Percival as he was known,

arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit longer, the cake's almost

watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake,

have to

didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were

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

inquired, seeing

Vivienne replied,

sensed her mood, "Something happened

concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested a

someone keep a watch. If there's any danger, we'll be

they could do was wait for more information

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

got toxins in their system, both

injuries can heal, but

"That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna from the team to