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 doing? Still got his

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

to work.”

was surprised. “Why? What

it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad. My

them.”

it have anything to do

bad for you. You’re clearly the best. You’re the one who deserves Mr. Ellington. Just because Vivienne is

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

at the school gate and got into their

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Tranquil Estates.

looking worn out, 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

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.

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

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 whether a

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

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.

“I…”

defend yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that you didn’t have selfish

his head in

to use this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn

money.

called the chief of Rivenwood directly.

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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family have against you? What good did we