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?"

replied, "Years, really. She wasn't too supportive of our marriage, so we lost touch after tying the knot. Heard she moved away, haven't

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

past incident that

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

seemed genuine,

she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by

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

appreciated her commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

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

sight

as

arrive, Percival called out from the kitchen, holding a cake

up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival

have to rush

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

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

this?" he inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne replied, tasting the

"Something happened while

the recent

someone keep a watch.

they could do was

Cordelia,

but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised.

agreed, "Physical injuries can heal, but mental scars are harder

"That's why I'm thinking of finding someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family