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?"

past incident that had

wasn't sure yet if there was cause for alarm, especially if

illness seemed genuine, beyond

seems from Cordelia and that you never mentioned her before." Dorian, relieved by her explanation, shared more about Cordelia's

leave, "Dorian, I've told Cordelia I'll be around more often to

commitment, "Thanks,

Havenwood. Look into this Delilah too." Her instincts urged

was greeted by the comforting sight of

Wolf, or Percival as he

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

Vivienne sat at the kitchen bar, watching Percival

didn't have to rush cooking dinner for

his care for her, "I called Cordelia. Knew you were on your way back, so

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

inquired,

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

mood, "Something happened while

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

have someone keep

do was wait for

heard from Cordelia, "Cordelia mentioned something about

of the child

but

their system, both physically

recovery, it's uncertain if they'll

heal, but mental scars are harder to

of the Dorian family but

"Anna's skilled, but getting her to exercise