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.

“It really

“Slap!”

is this how I raised you? Framing others for this? Are

pale. “You

expression, Jaylan

grabbed Coral’s arm. “Come with me to clear things up. I’m warning you,

Coral could even say anything, she was dragged away by Jaylan. Arabella, who was left behind, looked

Police station.

red in the face and blowing his top. The officers around him were

a moment before

after causing trouble!” Herman barked the moment he saw Jaylan. “Do you think this is

left speechless by

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

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

powerful background, her gaze alone was enough to make him nervous. He immediately turned

unwilling. She didn’t want to apologize to Vivienne at all. But seeing Jaylan’s stern face, she reluctantly spoke, T’m sorry, Ms. Hawthorn. I misunderstood you.

told her to

I innocent now?” Vivienne

quickly responded. “We will compensate

no plans to go home, Vivienne said indifferently.

was at a loss

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

“What solution do you have in

be detained and investigated for false accusations and defamation. Jaylan will be

three months due to negligence, and the others

“We’re all busy, so

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

let out a sigh of relief, T’ll walk

entrance of