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

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

to work.”

surprised. “Why? What

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

them.”

it have anything to do with my sister?”

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

will change his mind in the future? I’ll just focus on my studies

said goodbye at the school gate and got into

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Tranquil Estates.

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

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

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

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 tell you

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

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

“I…”

angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that you didn’t have selfish

his head

The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne, they

money.

was so powerful? She called the chief of

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? What good did