The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 21

Before Jaylan could react, the other end of the line went dead. He furrowed his brows, still trying to wrap his head around the situation, when his phone rang again.

“Boss, we’re in deep shit, the voice on the other end of the line said. “The girl we arrested today, she’s got a complicated background. The bigwigs already know about it. They’ve made their decision. If we don’t let her go, we’re gonna be in a world of trouble. You better get here ASAP”

Jaylan was dumbstruck.

The bigwigs knew about it? What the hell was going on? Wasn’t it just a petty theft case?

Jaylan took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding. “So what if she’s well–connected? We’re supposed to be fair and just. We didn’t frame anyone. As a suspect, it’s her duty to cooperate with the investigation.”

“Damn suspect! We’ve already contacted your mom. She said she didn’t lose her bracelet.” The voice on the other end informed him. “Also, Ms. Hawthorn isn’t just a tenant of Tranquil Estates. She’s the owner. She bought a place there not long ago at triple the market price.”

“What?” Jaylan exclaimed. The bracelet isn’t lost?” A dreadful thought occurred to him, and his face turned dark.

“Herman is pissed off. I’m calling you on the sly. You better get your ass here.”

After hanging up, Jaylan stormed out of his room, storming over to where Coral was

“Slap!”

Coral was chatting with Arabella when she was suddenly slapped across the face. She covered her cheek and stared at Jaylan in disbelief. “Jaylan, why did you hit me?”

Jaylan glared at her, his face livid. Tell me the truth, did mom really lose her bracelet?”

He had always found his sister to be obedient and sensible, so when she said someone had stolen their mom’s bracelet, he didn’t question it. And when he got back, their mom wasn’t home, so he didn’t ask further.

blinked. “It really

“Slap!”

to me again! Coral, is this how I raised you? Framing others

went pale. “You

expression, Jaylan was

said on the phone, he grabbed Coral’s arm. “Come with me to clear things up. I’m warning you, if you dare to mess up again, I’ll kick you out of

was dragged away by Jaylan. Arabella,

Police station.

to the police station with Coral. From a distance, he could see Herman, red in the face and blowing his top.

moment before walking over.

barked the moment he saw Jaylan. “Do you think this is your own house? That you can do whatever you want? Jaylan, is this how you usually

was left speechless by the

Hawthorn. She was brought here because of you, and now she refuses to leave! You have ten minutes to get her out of here,

Jaylan immediately headed towards the interrogation room. He pushed open the door to see Vivienne sitting there, her face expressionless. He cleared his throat and forced a smile. “Ms. Hawthorn, I apologize. I made a mistake. I blindly believed in my sister’s lie and brought you in without any investigation.”

clue about Vivienne’s powerful background, her gaze alone was enough to make him nervous. He immediately turned

at all. But seeing Jaylan’s stern face, she reluctantly spoke, T’m sorry, Ms. Hawthorn. I misunderstood you. We found my mother’s bracelet. It turns out our maid misplaced it.

what Jaylan had told her to say on their way

I innocent now?” Vivienne asked in a challenging tone

not guilty. Jaylan quickly responded. “We will compensate for the misunderstanding. I’ll drive you home right

to go home, Vivienne said indifferently. 1 feel quite comfortable

at a loss

this, Herman burst into the room, saying with a forced smile, “Ms. Hawthorn, I promise to offer you a satisfactory solution to this incident… We’re all rather busy. Would you mind going home now?” If Vivienne didn’t leave, it would have been him who had to leave.

leaned back in the chair, smiling. “What solution do

off guard, Herman said after a moment, “Ms. Lockwood will be detained and investigated for false accusations and defamation. Jaylan

months due to negligence, and the others for two

“We’re all busy, so I won’t be a bother”

stood up, took a look at Coral, then turned and exited the room. Coral bit

of relief,

of