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

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

concern stemmed from a past incident that had left

wasn't sure yet if there was cause

illness seemed genuine,

ease Dorian's fears, "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

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

her commitment, "Thanks,

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

by the comforting sight of

or Percival as he was

from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit

up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival

have to rush

her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way

she had received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

inquired, seeing

Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied,

her mood, "Something happened while

the

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If

could do was wait for more information before

a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up? Anything

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

heal, but mental scars

the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I