The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 18

Inside the old Hawthorn family manor.

Arabella rushed back to the house, barely steady on her feet. She blurted out, “Granny, Dad has rented a house, and it’s in Tranquil Estates!”

“What?”

Beatrice, Michael, and Joseph all shot up from their seats, their faces showing utter disbelief as they stared at Arabella.

Beatrice was the first to recover, barely keeping her surprise under control. “Are you sure? Tranquil Estates doesn’t usually rent to outsiders.”

Arabella looked serious. “I asked the security staff in the residential area. They did rent it, and the rent is ridiculously low. It’s practically a giveaway”

Beatrice stayed silent, her eyebrows furrowed. After a while, she said, “Michael, look into who the landlord of that house is. No matter what it takes, we need to drive them out. The engagement deadline the Ellington family gave us is approaching fast. We can’t afford any mistakes”

Michael responded, “I’m on it.”

Arabella frowned slightly. After a pause, she said, “Grandma, I have an idea, but…..

“What idea? Let’s hear it,” Beatrice asked quickly.

Arabella leaned in to whisper in Beatrice’s ear. A smile spread across Beatrice’s face. “Good, that’s a good idea. Let’s do that.”

bit unfair to Vivienne?” Arabella

marriage falls through, what does

lowered her head, a sly smile flickering in her eyes. But no one saw

It was something she’d been doing for ten years. Just as she got to the entrance of the residential area, she ran into Arabella and her two classmates,

seeing Vivienne, Arabella immediately walked up to

a nonchalant glance. “What’s up?”

Didn’t she already know

thought you guys

Vivienne replied, amused. She decided to play along with Arabella’s

“You mean, you’re living here? Vivienne, do you know what

eyebrow. “Tranquil

you just moved to the city and everything is new to you, but this is not the

smirked, “So where do you want me to

staying at a motel? You should just go

one of the girls next to Arabella blurted out,

girl who spoke was Coral, the daughter of the Lockwood family. Though the Lockwoods weren’t as prominent as the Hawthorns in Havenwood, they still held a significant status, and

couldn’t ignore the Lockwood family “She’s my sister” Arabella

she’s the country girl.” Coral laughed, covering her mouth. “Look at her clothes. They probably cost less than fifty

She’s still my sister,

Coral retorted immediately. “Even if you’re adopted, the Hawthorns prefer you. You’re so outstanding, why wouldn’t they? And what if she’s the daughter of your family? She’s

other girl chimed in, “Yeah, you’re famously talented in Havenwood. How could you

with a smirk.

the Hawthorn family? How did she get

she saw how luxurious

sightseeing, please leave. This is not a place