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

hearing this, Coral immediately got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family

to work.”

surprised. “Why? What

atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and

them.”

anything to do with my sister?”

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 Vivienne is the real daughter of the Hawthorn family,

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

said goodbye at the school gate and got

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help 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

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 to feed. We’re barely scraping by on a meager income. If you guys don’t help out, we’re done

ago. And now she’s stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know what

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

keep a low profile, but you just wouldn’t listen. We

“I…”

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

hung his head in

some benefits. The

money.

called the chief of Rivenwood directly. He didn’t get any benefits,

not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If you didn’t come to

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what grudge does the Lockwood family