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.”

she changed the subject. “Coral, how’s your uncle doing? Still got

even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My brother is staying at

to work.”

was surprised.

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

them.”

do with my sister?”

my parents talking. They mentioned 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

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

their conversation, they said goodbye at the school

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and pleaded with Coral’s father, Brandon Lockwood. “Brandon, can’t you help me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If I don’t sort out my job situation, my

have landed the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was

lose my job, but my wife also got fired. We’ve got two

just believe whatever Coral tells you? She falsely accused Ms. Vivienne of theft not too long ago. And now she’s stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you?

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

also full of disappointment. “Gabriel, I told you before. The Lockwood family’s position is hard-earned. I asked you to keep a low profile, but you just wouldn’t listen.

“I…”

you dare try to defend yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this

his head

situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne, they would naturally

money.

Vivienne’s background was so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t get any benefits, but instead, he

our advice. 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 we

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