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?”

he changed his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite

Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are

was taken aback, not getting the implication at

step aside!” Arabella was

What a joke! That worthless man was nowhere

watch your words!”

crossed Arabella’s eyes,

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

had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t

glanced at her own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong

your mouth. She’s your cousin,”

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

with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing

into the Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation

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

just got back and she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely

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

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

moment these words left her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other hand,

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

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

only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have

she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today

she almost bit through her back teeth. “I

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