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.”

how’s

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

to work.”

was surprised. “Why? What

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 don’t even dare to talk

them.”

it have anything to do with my sister?” Arabella

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

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

their conversation, they said goodbye at the school

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Tranquil Estates.

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

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

strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but my wife also got fired. We’ve got

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

was thunderous. “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

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

“I…”

“Even though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that you

his

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

money.

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

yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If you didn’t

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what grudge does the Lockwood family have against you?