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?"

supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch

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

concern stemmed from a past incident that had

there was cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia hadn't noticed

seemed genuine, beyond any

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 in temperament within the

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

her commitment,

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

the comforting sight of lights on

or Percival as he was known,

the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit longer, the cake's almost

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

didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

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

over the locket she had received, placed it beside

this?" he inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne

her mood, "Something happened while treating the

Abigail's elusive powers and the

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a

could do was wait for more information

he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something

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

injuries can heal, but mental scars

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