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?"

marriage, so we lost touch after

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

from a past incident that had left

sure yet if there was cause for alarm, especially

seemed genuine,

"Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her

told Cordelia I'll

her commitment,

been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah

comforting sight of

Wolf, or Percival as he was known, had

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

bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake,

didn't have to

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

she had received, placed it beside her, catching

he inquired, seeing the

token of gratitude from Cordelia's sister," Vivienne replied, tasting

sensed her mood, "Something happened while

shared her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior

have someone keep a watch. If there's any danger,

was wait for more information before making any

from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's

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

can heal, but mental scars are

safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna from the team to assist