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?”

is really into you. He wasn’t planning on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard you’d

nonchalantly. “Are you

not getting the implication at

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

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

watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her

of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne

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

outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was

mouth. She’s your cousin,”

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

mostly lived with her grandpa, so she wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she

a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella could marry into it, she’d be

Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would

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

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

Vivienne 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

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

them started throwing them odd glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was

who would want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival!

off and explain, “You misunderstood. I

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

through her

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