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

it. My uncle got sacked and

to work.”

surprised.

atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and brother are always

them.”

it have anything to do with my sister?”

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 Vivienne is

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

said goodbye at the school gate and got into their

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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 out my job situation, my

me to help?” Brandon replied 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 our own problems to deal with. How can we possibly help

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

she’s stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you? Even

straight in. You wanted to start an investigation without any evidence, and

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

“I…”

you dare try to defend yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this

hung his

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

money.

so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood

the Lockwood family. If you didn’t come to see

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what grudge does the Lockwood family have against you? What