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 uncle doing?

got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My brother is staying

to work.”

surprised. “Why?

atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and brother are

them.”

anything to do with

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

will change his mind in the future? I’ll just focus on my studies for now.

at the school

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Tranquil Estates.

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

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

Who knew her background was so strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but my wife also got fired. We’ve got two kids to feed. We’re

old are you? You 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? Even a layman like me knows that your

You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and you were personally questioned by Rivenwood’s higher-ups. If

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 asked you this time, can you assure me that you didn’t have

hung his head in

to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn

money.

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

caused trouble not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family.

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Lockwood family have against you?