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

looked around and whispered, "Vivienne,

past

if there was cause

seemed genuine, beyond any

never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's family dynamics, highlighting the differences in

was time to leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be around

commitment,

Draven, "Check if someone's been trying to get close to the Brooks family in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts

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

Percival as he

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

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

you didn't have to rush cooking

didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your

the locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching

inquired, seeing

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

"Something

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

have someone keep a watch. If

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait for

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

"The kid's got toxins in their system,

but mental scars are

safety of the Dorian family