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

replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous

aback, not

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

That worthless man was nowhere near her league!

your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her

eyes, but she quickly regained

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

been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought her outfit was too plain.

own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was

your cousin,” Arabella whispered to

as impressive as I thought. How could you

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

was suppoed to marry into the Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and

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

just got back and she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could

tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough!

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

her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne,

throwing them odd glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did

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

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

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

angry she almost bit through her back teeth. “I don’t need…”

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