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?”

heard you’d

“Are you jealous

aback, not getting the implication

totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback,

That worthless man was nowhere

him, watch your words!” Vivienne

crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

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

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

white tee,

your mouth. She’s your

Vivienne a disdainful look. “So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch Arabella’s fiancé? What were

Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a celebrity- gentle and generous.

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

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

fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely wouldn’t stand for

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

adopted, you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the

mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces

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

that good–for–nothing Percival! She was

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

off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today I’m gonna help you fight for this engagement.”

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

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