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?"

so we lost

the gravity of his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne, is there a

concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

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

seemed genuine, beyond any

given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more

I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to

her commitment,

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

Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of lights on and the aroma

or Percival as he

a cake mold, "Just a bit longer,

at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling

you didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back, so I

had received, placed it

inquired, seeing the

from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne

sensed her mood, "Something happened while

about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested

not jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger, we'll be

knowing all they could do was wait for

topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia

kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain

but mental scars

of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust