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

hearing this, Coral immediately got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My brother is staying at home,

to work.”

was surprised. “Why?

it. But the atmosphere at home is

them.”

it have anything to do

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

“Who knows? Maybe Mr. Ellington will change his mind in the future? I’ll just focus

they said goodbye at the school gate and got into their own

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Tranquil Estates.

pleaded with 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 position was in jeopardy. We’ve

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 fired. We’ve got two kids to feed. We’re barely scraping by on a meager

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

and just went straight in. You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and you were personally questioned by Rivenwood’s higher-ups. If they didn’t fire

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

“I…”

“Even though Coral asked you

hung his head

He wanted to use this situation to gain some benefits. The

money.

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

also for the Lockwood family. If you

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grudge does the Lockwood family have against you? What good did we do for