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?"

we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved

his words, Dorian looked around and whispered, "Vivienne,

from a past incident that had left Dorian quite

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

illness seemed genuine,

"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

told Cordelia I'll be around more often to

commitment,

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

was greeted by the comforting sight of

or Percival as he was known,

Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a

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

have to rush cooking

"I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back, so I didn't

locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching

he inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne replied, tasting

sensed her mood, "Something happened while

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

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger,

all they could do was wait for more information before

dinner, Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that

their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll

can heal, but mental scars

of the Dorian family