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?"

of our marriage, so we lost

gravity of his words, Dorian looked

concern stemmed from a past incident

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

illness seemed

shook her head to ease Dorian's fears, "Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned

it was time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to treat the

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged caution, especially with Abigail still at large and Dorian and Cordelia's safety her top

home, Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of lights on

as he was known,

holding a cake mold, "Just a

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

didn't have to rush cooking

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,

inquired, seeing the

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

"Something happened

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

conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch.

all they could do was wait for more

topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned

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

but mental scars are harder

thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the