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?"

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

looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there a

concern stemmed from a past incident

there was cause for

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 explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics, highlighting the differences

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

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

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

comforting sight of lights

as he was

her arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a

Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on

Wolf, you didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

with a grunt, 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

gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the cake but seemingly

"Something happened while

Vivienne shared her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the

keep a

was wait for

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia

help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder to

the