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

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

to work.”

surprised. “Why?

is really bad.

them.”

it have anything to do with my sister?” Arabella

“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 to give

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

said goodbye at the

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Tranquil Estates.

Brandon Lockwood. “Brandon, can’t you help me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If I don’t sort

the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy. We’ve

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

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. One check would

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

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.

“I…”

yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked

his head

selfish motives. He wanted to use this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne, they

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 big

caused trouble not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If you didn’t come to

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