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 your uncle doing? Still got

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

to work.”

surprised. “Why? What

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

them.”

have anything to do with my

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 with time, Mr. Ellington

their conversation, they said goodbye at the school gate and got

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Tranquil Estates.

help me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If I don’t sort out my

help?” Brandon replied grimly. “Your actions have landed the Lockwood family business in unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was

was so strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but

are you? You just believe 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 has a verification system. One check would tell you

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

but you just wouldn’t listen. We used our connections to get you this

“I…”

defend yourself!” Mrs. Lockwood cut him off angrily. “Even though Coral asked you this time, can

hung his head

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

money.

the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t get any benefits, but instead, he

just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If you didn’t come to see us today,

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what grudge does the Lockwood family have against you? What