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?"

She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we

looked around and whispered,

past incident

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

illness seemed genuine, beyond any

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

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

in Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her

home, Vivienne was greeted by the comforting sight of

or Percival as he was

from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just a bit longer, the cake's almost

watching Percival meticulously spread frosting

didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

a grunt, didn't hide his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew

pondering over the locket she had received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

this?" he inquired, seeing the

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

her mood, "Something happened

elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of

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

do was wait for more information before

topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned

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

heal, but mental scars are

shifting towards Mr. Wolf, "That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the