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 be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile, looking like the perfect sweet, well–mannered girl

“Are you jealous

was taken aback, not

fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her

That worthless

watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes

look of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

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

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

jeans, white tee, sneakers.

mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella

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

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

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

engagement would fall upon her? It

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

to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s

was just too afraid of 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 have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue

faces

Did she

who would want to marry that

Arabella couldn’t let it show. She could only laugh it off and explain,

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

was so angry she almost bit through her back teeth. “I

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