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 doing? Still got

it. My uncle got sacked and

to work.”

was surprised.

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

them.”

to do with my sister?” Arabella

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

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

their conversation, they said goodbye at the school gate and got into their

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Tranquil Estates.

looking worn out, slumped on the sofa and pleaded with Coral’s father, Brandon Lockwood. “Brandon, can’t you help me out? I’m

trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy.

was check into Ms. Vivienne’s 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

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

start an investigation without any evidence, and you

you before. The 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

“I…”

yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can you

hung his

some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To

money.

Vivienne’s background was so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly.

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

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family have against you? What