The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 21

Before Jaylan could react, the other end of the line went dead. He furrowed his brows, still trying to wrap his head around the situation, when his phone rang again.

“Boss, we’re in deep shit, the voice on the other end of the line said. “The girl we arrested today, she’s got a complicated background. The bigwigs already know about it. They’ve made their decision. If we don’t let her go, we’re gonna be in a world of trouble. You better get here ASAP”

Jaylan was dumbstruck.

The bigwigs knew about it? What the hell was going on? Wasn’t it just a petty theft case?

Jaylan took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding. “So what if she’s well–connected? We’re supposed to be fair and just. We didn’t frame anyone. As a suspect, it’s her duty to cooperate with the investigation.”

“Damn suspect! We’ve already contacted your mom. She said she didn’t lose her bracelet.” The voice on the other end informed him. “Also, Ms. Hawthorn isn’t just a tenant of Tranquil Estates. She’s the owner. She bought a place there not long ago at triple the market price.”

“What?” Jaylan exclaimed. The bracelet isn’t lost?” A dreadful thought occurred to him, and his face turned dark.

“Herman is pissed off. I’m calling you on the sly. You better get your ass here.”

After hanging up, Jaylan stormed out of his room, storming over to where Coral was

“Slap!”

Coral was chatting with Arabella when she was suddenly slapped across the face. She covered her cheek and stared at Jaylan in disbelief. “Jaylan, why did you hit me?”

Jaylan glared at her, his face livid. Tell me the truth, did mom really lose her bracelet?”

He had always found his sister to be obedient and sensible, so when she said someone had stolen their mom’s bracelet, he didn’t question it. And when he got back, their mom wasn’t home, so he didn’t ask further.

Coral blinked. “It really was lost.”

“Slap!”

lie to me again! Coral, is this how I raised you? Framing others for this? Are you trying to bring

went pale. “You

foolish expression,

of what Herman had said on the phone, he grabbed Coral’s arm. “Come with me to clear things up. I’m warning you, if you dare to mess up again,

could even say anything, she was dragged away by Jaylan. Arabella, who was left

Police station.

with Coral. From a distance, he could see Herman, red in the face

hesitated for a moment

after causing trouble!” Herman barked the moment he saw Jaylan. “Do you think

was left speechless

him silent, Herman glared at him. “What are you still doing here? Go apologize to Ms. Hawthorn. She was brought here because of you, and now she refuses to leave! You have ten minutes to

Vivienne sitting there, her face expressionless. He cleared his throat and

and smiled at him, a chilly smile. Although Jaylan had no clue about Vivienne’s powerful background, her gaze alone was enough to make him nervous. He immediately turned to Coral. “What are you still doing

reluctantly spoke, T’m sorry, Ms. Hawthorn. I misunderstood you. We

was what Jaylan had told her to say

now?” Vivienne asked in a challenging tone

“We will compensate for the misunderstanding. I’ll drive you home

to go home, Vivienne said indifferently. 1 feel quite

was at a loss

saying with a forced smile, “Ms. Hawthorn, I promise to offer you a satisfactory solution to this incident… We’re all

leaned back in the chair, smiling. “What solution do

off guard, Herman said after a moment, “Ms. Lockwood will be detained and investigated for false accusations and defamation.

negligence, and the others for two months. How’s

so

Vivienne stood up, took a look at Coral, then turned and exited

let out a sigh of relief, T’ll walk you out.”

entrance of the police station.