The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 92

Chapter 92

When Coral got home, Gabriel was already gone.

She saw her parents sitting in silence on the sofa. She wanted to say something, but the vibe was off, so she tiptoed towards her room.

But as soon as she took one step, Brandon’s angry voice boomed, “Stop!”

Coral instantly stopped, looking at Brandon with terror, “What’s up, Dad?”

She knew that her actions had caused Uncle to lose his job and trouble for Vivienne, which had plunged the Lockwood family into crisis. Her parents were upset, and she knew they were going to hold her accountable.

Days passed and her parents hadn’t mentioned the incident. She thought they wouldn’t blame her, but now, she was starting to worry.

Her mom was usually pretty laid back and spoiled her, but her dad, oh boy, when he was angry, it was terrifying.

“Kneel down!” Brandon roared.

Coral was shocked. She wanted to argue back, but seeing the fury in Brandon’s eyes, she lowered her head and obediently knelt down.

Jaylan Lockwood, hearing the commotion, came out. He glanced at Coral, but didn’t say a word.

Yeah, this little sister definitely needed some discipline.

“Whack!” Brandon’s hand came down on Coral’s face, “You ignorant child! I have always been upright and never harmed others, but I never expected to raise such a troublemaker like you!” Coral, clutching her face, looked at Brandon in disbelief.

No matter what wrongs she had done in the past, her father had never hit her. This slap was a heavy one, and she could feel her face swelling up.

Feeling wronged, she suddenly stood up, crying and glaring at Brandon, “Dad, you hit me? What did I do wrong, why did you hit me?”

“Whack!”

could finish, she got slapped again, this time by Mrs.

at her mother

hitting her was one

you rotten! You’re so reckless, and you still

me down.” Mrs. Lockwood

she was a bit

just asking Uncle for a little

no idea! Who would’ve thought that someone raised in Emerald Monastery would have a double degree doctorate

felt guilty. This wasn’t what she wanted to see, but

company is on the brink of collapse, your uncle and aunt have lost their

head, not

you caused them all, and you’re saying you don’t understand?” Mrs. Lockwood

a privileged upbringing, to be loved and taught the right

are today? Your brother is transparent and fair in his dealings. He never acts out

Vivienne for theft, Jaylan took Vivienne back for investigation. It was a normal procedure, but because Coral was his own sister, he was

different.

law enforcement officer meant that the higher-ups suspected Jaylan

suspended was the least of his worries. Jail was the

Jaylan was upright and loved his job. He never broke the rules, so there was nothing to find even if

to be taught

could I not want to see our family succeed?

think things would get this

up for Arabella, you just thought Arabella was the real lady and Vivienne didn’t deserve

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Lockwood finished Coral’s sentence.

Mrs. Lockwood in surprise, “Mom, how do

she did against

and she couldn’t bear to see

what tricks haven’t I seen? Do you think Arabella’s

schemes can fool me?”

in surprise, “I don’t get

at all. The reason I’m friendly to her when she comes over is

Arabella from the first time she met her.

manipulative.

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