The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Nighttime at Hawthorn Mansion.

The banquet kicked off at eight.

Vivienne and Dorian rocked up at half past seven to Hawthorn’s crib.

The mansion front was jam–packed with luxury cars.

In the hall, Arabella was looking all dolled up in a custom dress, sipping red wine and mingling with the guests. With her chin up and chest out, she wore a confident smile, looking every bit the rightful heiress of the Hawthorn family.

As soon as Vivienne and her crew stepped in, Arabella spotted them. She walked over, wine glass in hand, and greeted them with a warm smile. “Dad, Mom, Vivienne, you made it? Come on in, the guests are almost all here.”

In a very hostess–like tone, she added, “I hope you brought your appetites tonight.”

Dorian frowned, his face looking a tad sour. Was she implying they were poor and couldn’t afford good food on the regular?

Cordelia didn’t look too pleased either, but she kept her mouth shut.

Arabella turned to Vivienne with a smile. “By the way, sis, Mr. Ellington will be joining us tonight.”

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, “So what?”

his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile, looking like the perfect sweet, well–mannered girl

“Are

aback, not getting the implication at

smirked, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella

liked Percival? What a joke! That worthless man was nowhere near

you don’t like him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her

fleeting look of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly

in greeting some acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne a once–over and sneered at Arabella, “Who’s she? Your

been staying at her grandpa’s during her

at her own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What

mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella

Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch Arabella’s fiancé? What were you thinking?”

mostly lived with her grandpa, so she wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a

Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella could marry into

that Dorian would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would fall upon her? It pissed

just got back and she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely

blanched and she quickly tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough! Mr.

you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even

Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other hand, looked

Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in front of all these

want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival!

off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have no interest in Mr.

Alisa cut her off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but

through her back teeth. “I don’t need…”

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