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?”

heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile,

“Are you

was taken aback, not

mischievous glint in her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You can’t just make things up.”

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

words!” Vivienne

crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she

she turned away, a mature–looking girl 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

during her visit, so she

glanced at her own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong with that?

your mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella whispered

look. “So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I

Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a celebrity-

to marry into the Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden

the Ellington’s engagement

just got back and she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely wouldn’t

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

to speak up, so she said righteously, “Arabella, even though you’re adopted, you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have

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

them started throwing them odd glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she

also, who would want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was so

off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have

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

bit through her

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