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.”

Then she changed the subject. “Coral, how’s your uncle doing? Still got his job?”

Upon hearing this, Coral immediately got upset. “Don’t even mention it. My uncle got sacked and our family business has run into some issues. My brother is staying at home, not going

to work.”

surprised. “Why? What

anything about it. But the atmosphere at home is really bad. My parents and brother are always looking gloomy.

them.”

have anything to do with my sister?” Arabella

clearly the best. You’re the one who deserves Mr. Ellington. Just because Vivienne is the real daughter of the Hawthorn family, you

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

conversation, they said goodbye at the school gate and

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Tranquil Estates.

with Coral’s father, Brandon Lockwood. “Brandon, can’t you help me out? I’m at the end of my rope. If

unprecedented trouble. Even Jaylan was almost affected. His position was in jeopardy. We’ve got our own problems to deal

request. Who knew her background was so strong? Now, not only did I lose my job, but my wife

Vivienne of theft not too long ago. And now she’s stirring up new trouble. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but do you? Even a layman like me knows that your department has a verification system. One check would tell you whether a

thunderous. “But what did you do? You didn’t even bother checking and just went 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

before. The Lockwood family’s position is hard-earned. I asked you to keep a low profile, but you just wouldn’t listen. We used our connections to get you this job, and you took it for granted, acting high

“I…”

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

hung his head in

The Hawthorn family is loaded. To protect Vivienne,

money.

that Vivienne’s background was so powerful? She called the chief of Rivenwood directly.

our advice. Now, you’ve caused trouble not just for yourself but also for the Lockwood family. If

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does the Lockwood family have against you?

his face full of confusion. “Isn’t

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huge capital?”

space, is actually a diamond in the rough, just waiting to shine. You messed with his fiancée, how could

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