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?”

wasn’t planning on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard

Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous or something?“.

Arabella was taken aback, not getting the implication at

him, I can totally step aside!”

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

words!” Vivienne

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

ignore her, turning to join Dorian in greeting some acquaintances. Just as 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 party dressed like

Alisa. She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her

own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers.

She’s your cousin,” Arabella

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

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

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

would’ve thought that Dorian would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would

How could

and she quickly tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was originally my sister’s fiancé. She didn’t steal him.”

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

faces fell. Vivienne, on the

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

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

let it show. She could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood.

could finish, Alisa cut her off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get

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

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