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.”

the subject. “Coral, how’s your uncle doing? Still got

sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My brother is staying at home, not

to work.”

surprised.

it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and brother are always looking gloomy. I don’t even dare to talk

them.”

to do with my

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.

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

said goodbye at the

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Tranquil Estates.

me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If I don’t sort out my job situation, my family is

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

I did was check into Ms. Vivienne’s 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

trouble. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you? Even a layman like me knows

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 didn’t fire you, who else would they

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 and mighty at work, as if you were invincible. You think we didn’t

“I…”

though Coral asked you this time, can you assure me that you didn’t have selfish

hung his

have selfish motives. He wanted to use this situation to gain some benefits. The Hawthorn family is loaded. To

money.

who knew that Vivienne’s background was so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t get any benefits, but

caused trouble not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If

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does the Lockwood family