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?”

He wasn’t planning on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile, looking like the perfect sweet,

“Are you jealous or

not getting the implication at first.

can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You

joke! That worthless man was nowhere near

words!”

eyes, but

as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave

daughter, Alisa. She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought her outfit

– jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was

mouth. She’s your cousin,”

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

very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing

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

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

was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely wouldn’t stand

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

you’re adopted, you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue your own happiness. Mr. Ellington was originally your fiancé.”

her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other hand, looked intrigued,

Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted

want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was so outrageously stupid!

laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood.

just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today I’m gonna

she almost bit through

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