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.”

the subject. “Coral, how’s your uncle doing?

hearing this, Coral immediately got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family

to work.”

surprised. “Why? What

anything about it. But the atmosphere at home is

them.”

have anything to do

really feel bad for you. You’re clearly

“Who 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

their conversation, they said goodbye at the school gate and

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father, Brandon Lockwood. “Brandon, can’t you help me out? I’m at

expect me to help?” Brandon replied grimly. “Your actions have landed the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was

did I lose my job, but my wife also got

she’s stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know

“But what did you 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

Lockwood family’s position is hard-earned. I asked you to 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 work, as if you were invincible. You think we didn’t

“I…”

yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral

hung his head

use this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect

money.

She called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t get any benefits, but instead, he got

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

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you, what grudge does the Lockwood family have against you?