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

his words, Dorian looked around and

stemmed from a past

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

Flynn's illness seemed genuine, beyond any

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

"Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne.

to Draven, "Check if 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

the comforting sight of lights on and the

as

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

Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread

have to rush cooking dinner for

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

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

this?" he inquired, seeing the

sister," Vivienne replied,

"Something happened while treating

and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival suggested a

someone keep

all they could do was wait

Percival casually broached a topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about

and couldn't help but frown, "The kid's got toxins in their system, both physically and mentally compromised. Even with recovery, it's uncertain if they'll

but mental scars are

ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After