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

sacked and our

to work.”

was surprised. “Why?

atmosphere at home is

them.”

do with

parents talking. They mentioned the Ellington 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 the one who deserves Mr. Ellington. Just because

just focus on my studies for now. Maybe

goodbye at the school gate and got

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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 of my rope. If I don’t sort out my job situation, my

landed the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost

I lose my job, but my wife also got fired.

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

didn’t even bother checking and just went straight in. You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and you

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

“I…”

off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that

hung his head in

this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect

money.

powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t

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

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Lockwood family