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?”

into you. He wasn’t planning on coming, but he changed his mind when he heard you’d be here.” Arabella kept her polite smile, looking like the perfect

Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous or something?“.

Arabella was taken aback, not getting the implication

in her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback,

a joke! That worthless man was nowhere

your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes narrowing

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

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

during her visit, so she

white tee, sneakers. What was wrong

She’s your

look. “So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could

very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she

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 if Arabella could marry into it, she’d be set

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

was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely wouldn’t stand for

Alisa. “Alisa, that’s

And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should

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

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

that good–for–nothing Percival! She was

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

her off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad,

through her back teeth. “I

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