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.”

“Coral, how’s your uncle doing?

upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and

to work.”

was surprised.

anything about it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad.

them.”

anything to do with my sister?” Arabella

family. I guess Mr. Ellington is helping Vivienne.” Coral said angrily. “Arabella, I really feel bad for you. You’re clearly

future? I’ll just focus on my

at the school gate and got into their

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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

Brandon replied grimly. “Your actions have landed the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy. We’ve got our own problems to deal

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 barely scraping by on a meager income. If you guys don’t

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 department has a verification system.

checking and just went straight in. You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and you were personally questioned

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

“I…”

dare try to defend yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this

his

The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne, they would

money.

background was so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He

not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family.

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