The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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?"

Dorian paused, then 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 seen her since."

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

knew his concern stemmed from a past incident that had left Dorian

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

seemed genuine,

ease Dorian's fears, "Just thought it curious, given how different she seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before."

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

appreciated her commitment,

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

by the comforting sight of

Wolf, or Percival as he was known, had

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

kitchen bar, watching Percival meticulously spread frosting

to rush cooking dinner

for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew

received, placed it beside her, catching Percival's

this?" he inquired, seeing

sister," Vivienne replied,

mood, "Something happened while

Vivienne shared her concerns about Abigail's elusive powers and the recent suspicious behavior of Cordelia's sister, Percival

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

could do was wait for more information

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something

of the child

help but frown,

their system, both physically

recovery, it's uncertain if they'll ever be like

heal, but mental scars are harder

someone who can not only ensure the safety of the Dorian family but also help the child adjust emotionally." After a moment, Percival suggested, "I can pull Anna from the team to

"Anna's skilled, but getting her to exercise patience with a child?