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?"

replied, "Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the

words, Dorian looked around and whispered,

his concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

was cause for

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond any

she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her

told Cordelia I'll

appreciated her commitment,

get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution,

by the comforting sight of lights

or Percival as he was known,

a cake mold, "Just a bit longer, the

sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread

didn't have to rush

Cordelia.

received, placed

this?" he inquired,

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

sensed her mood, "Something happened

and the

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

knowing all they could do was wait for more

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up?

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 they'll

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars

Mr. Wolf, "That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but