The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 91

Cloudcrest High School.

After the last class, Coral and Arabella left the classroom together.

Arabella held her phone in her hand, distraught. Recently, Doreen had been bombarding her with calls, saying that Faye was seriously ill and hoping she could visit. But she didn’t go.

She had seen the prescription written by Dr. William herself. It was for a disfigured patient who had been cured. She was confident that the prescription was correct. However, Doreen insisted that Faye had developed symptoms of high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea after taking her medication. This infuriated her.

Faye’s illness was her own problem. Why should Arabella be held responsible?

At first, she patiently explained a few times when Doreen called her. But when the calls became frequent, she got impatient and decided not to answer them anymore.

However, since noon, her phone hadn’t rung. A sudden unease was gnawing at her.

Could something really have happened to Faye?

“Arabella, what’s up with you? You seem a bit out of it.” Coral noticed her unusual mood and

asked.

Arabella was brought back to reality by her voice and shook her head with a smile. “Nothing, I was just thinking about the problem the teacher talked about today.”

changed the subject. “Coral, how’s your

this, Coral immediately got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My

to work.”

surprised. “Why?

tell me anything about it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad. My

them.”

have anything to do with my sister?” Arabella

the Ellington family. I guess Mr. Ellington is helping Vivienne.” Coral said angrily. “Arabella, I really feel bad for you. You’re clearly the best. You’re the one who deserves Mr. Ellington. Just because Vivienne is the real daughter of the Hawthorn family, you have to give up your

in the future? I’ll just focus on my studies for now. Maybe with time, Mr. Ellington will notice how great

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Tranquil Estates.

you help me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If I don’t sort out my job situation, my family is

business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy. We’ve got our own problems to deal with. How can we

background at Coral’s request. Who knew her background was so strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but my wife also got fired.

stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you? Even a layman like me knows that your department

do? You didn’t even bother checking and just went straight in. You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and you were personally questioned by Rivenwood’s higher-ups. If they didn’t fire you, who else would they

keep a low profile, but you just wouldn’t listen. We used our connections to get you this job, and you took it for granted, acting high and mighty at

“I…”

angrily. “Even though Coral asked

his head in

have selfish motives. He wanted to use this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne, they would naturally have

money.

called the chief of Rivenwood

Now, you’ve caused trouble not just for yourself but also for the

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does the Lockwood family have against you? What good did