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!”

slapped again, this time by

at her

was one thing, but her

so reckless, and you still don’t know to repent. You’ve

Mrs. Lockwood

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

asking Uncle for a little

someone raised

got fired, and she 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 and aunt have lost their jobs, and your brother is under investigation and

her head, not saying a

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

strict. As a girl, she wanted Coral to have a privileged upbringing, to be loved and

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

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

this time was different. This time

a law enforcement officer meant that the

was the least of his worries. Jail was the

upright and loved his job. He never broke the rules, so there was nothing

needed to be taught a

how could I not want to see our family succeed?

really didn’t think things would get

stand up for Arabella, you just

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Chapter 92

Lockwood finished Coral’s sentence.

surprise, “Mom, how

she did against Vivienne was

couldn’t bear

lived for over forty years, what tricks haven’t I seen? Do you

schemes can fool me?”

surprise, “I don’t get it! Don’t

to her when she comes over is because you consider her a friend dort

the first time

manipulative.

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