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?”

on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile,

see,” Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are

aback, not getting

I can totally step aside!”

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

watch your words!” Vivienne said

Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly

walked up to her, gave Vivienne a once–over and sneered at Arabella, “Who’s she? Your friend? Why would she come to Octavia’s birthday party dressed like this?”

girl was Michael’s daughter, Alisa. She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne

at her own outfit – jeans, white

your cousin,” Arabella

daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you

with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired

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

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

she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She

“Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was originally my

you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of

Dorian and Cordelia’s faces

Did she really have to remind everyone that she

to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was

could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have no interest

“Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today I’m gonna

angry she almost bit through her back

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