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?"

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 and

his concern stemmed from a past incident that

she wasn't sure yet if there was cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't

illness seemed genuine, beyond

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

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

commitment,

car, Vivienne 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 with Abigail still at large and Dorian and Cordelia's safety her

by the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

Wolf, or Percival as he was known,

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

bar, watching Percival

Wolf, you didn't have to rush

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

over the locket she had received, placed it

inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne replied,

"Something happened while treating

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

have someone keep a watch. If there's

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait for more information

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

frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll

but mental scars are

someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After