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 sweet, well–mannered girl in

nonchalantly. “Are

not

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

worthless man was nowhere near her league!

him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained

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 Octavia’s

grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know

at her own outfit – jeans, white tee,

your mouth. She’s your cousin,”

daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How

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

loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden

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

fiancé. How could she

“Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was

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. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue your

mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other

face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in front of all

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

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

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

bit through her back teeth.

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