The Million-Dollar Heart

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!”

got slapped again, this time by Mrs.

her

her was one

You’re so reckless, and you still don’t know

down.” Mrs. Lockwood said

Lockwood so stern before, and she was a bit dazed, “Mom! Why? Why is

Uncle for

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

felt guilty. This wasn’t what she wanted to see, but her parents didn’t understand her and even hit

Lockwood said sternly. “The Lockwood family’s company is on the brink of collapse, your uncle

lowered her head,

you’re saying you don’t understand?” Mrs.

to be loved and taught the right values. But she never imagined her daughter

father started from nothing and founded the Lockwood Group. Your brother studied until two in the morning every night to earn his current job. Do you know how hard it was for our family to get to where we are today? Your brother is transparent and fair in his dealings. He never acts out of line. Last time when you framed Vivienne for theft, your brother almost lost his job. Now, because of you again, your brother is under investigation. Can’t you stand to see the success

last time Coral framed Vivienne for theft, Jaylan took Vivienne back for investigation. It was a normal procedure, but because Coral

different.

as a law enforcement officer meant that the higher-ups suspected Jaylan of

being suspended was the least of

job. He never broke the rules, so there

to be taught

see our

things would

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

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Chapter 92

Lockwood finished Coral’s sentence.

Lockwood in surprise,

against Vivienne was

and she couldn’t

tricks haven’t I seen? Do you

schemes can fool me?”

stared at her in surprise, “I don’t

The reason I’m friendly to her when she comes over is because you consider her a friend

the first time she met her. She felt Arabella was

manipulative.