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.”

subject. “Coral, how’s your uncle

mention it. My uncle got sacked and

to work.”

surprised. “Why?

at home is really bad. My parents and brother are

them.”

do with my

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

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

at the school gate

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Tranquil Estates.

slumped on the sofa and pleaded with Coral’s father, Brandon 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

family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy. We’ve got our own problems to deal with. How can we possibly help

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

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

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 personally questioned by Rivenwood’s higher-ups. If they

Lockwood on the side was also full of disappointment. “Gabriel, I told 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 to get you this job, and you took it for granted, acting high

“I…”

though Coral asked you this time,

his head in

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

money.

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

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

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grudge does the Lockwood family have