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 polite

Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are

was taken aback, not getting the implication

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

a joke! That worthless man was

like him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly,

eyes, but she

join Dorian in greeting some acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne

She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so

own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong with that?

She’s your cousin,” Arabella whispered to Alisa.

impressive as I thought. How could

very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella,

was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a

the Ellington’s engagement would fall upon her? It pissed her off

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

she quickly tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was originally my sister’s fiancé.

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.

Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other hand, looked intrigued, eyeing Alisa.

instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone

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

couldn’t let it show. She could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have no interest in Mr.

“Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get

angry she almost bit through her back teeth.

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