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.”

subject. “Coral, how’s your

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

to work.”

was surprised. “Why?

not really sure. My parents didn’t tell me anything about it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and brother are always looking gloomy. I

them.”

do with my sister?” Arabella

feel bad for you. You’re clearly the best. You’re the one who deserves Mr. Ellington. Just because Vivienne

the future? I’ll just focus

goodbye at the school gate and got into their own

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Tranquil Estates.

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

Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position

her background was so strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but

doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you? Even a layman like me knows that your department has a

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,

a low profile, but you just wouldn’t

“I…”

off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that you didn’t

hung his head in

have selfish motives. He wanted to use this situation to gain some benefits. The

money.

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

for the Lockwood family. If you

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does the Lockwood family have against you? What good did