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

his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne,

his concern stemmed from a past incident that

cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia

Flynn's illness seemed

seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned

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

her commitment, "Thanks,

her 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

was greeted by the comforting sight of lights

as he

arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just

up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival

to rush cooking

grunt, didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back, so

locket she had received, placed it beside her,

he inquired, seeing

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake

mood, "Something happened while

Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of

have someone keep a

all they could do was

dinner, Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up? Anything

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 uncertain if

injuries can heal, but mental scars are

"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