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?”

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

nonchalantly. “Are you

taken aback, not getting the implication at first.

I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You can’t just

a joke! That worthless man was nowhere near her league!

words!” Vivienne said calmly, her

eyes, but she quickly regained her

to join Dorian in greeting some acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her,

during her visit,

jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong with

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

Not as impressive as I thought. How could

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

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

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

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

that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was

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 to be afraid of her,

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

Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to

that good–for–nothing Percival!

She could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have no interest in Mr. Ellington…”

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

almost bit through her back teeth. “I don’t

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