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?"

of our marriage, so we lost

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

stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian quite

if there was cause for alarm, especially if Cordelia

illness seemed genuine, beyond

she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned

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

commitment, "Thanks, Vivienne. Drive

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

greeted by the comforting sight of lights on

or Percival as he was

from the kitchen, holding a cake mold, "Just

washing up, Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting on a strawberry cheesecake, feeling

have to rush cooking dinner for

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

received,

he inquired,

Vivienne replied, tasting the cake but seemingly

"Something

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

jump to conclusions. I'll have someone keep a watch. If there's

agreed, knowing all they could do was wait for more information before

topic he heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about that kid. What's up?

their system,

but mental scars

can not only ensure the safety of the