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?"

too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying

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

past

she wasn't sure yet if there was cause for

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond

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 Cordelia's family dynamics,

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still at

greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and

Percival as he was known,

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

bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling utterly

you didn't have to rush

"I called Cordelia. Knew you

locket she had received, placed it beside

inquired, seeing the

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

mood, "Something happened while treating the

and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister,

to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about

and couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and

heal, but mental scars are harder

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 the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival