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?”

on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her

“Are you jealous

was taken aback, not getting

“If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken

joke! That worthless man

words!” Vivienne

fleeting look of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly

her a quick glance and decided to 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

during her visit,

outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What

your mouth. She’s your cousin,”

Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch Arabella’s fiancé? What were you thinking?”

wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she

Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s

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

was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She

she quickly tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington

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

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

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

laugh it off

I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today

was so angry she almost bit through her back teeth. “I don’t

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