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?”

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

nonchalantly. “Are you jealous or something?“.

Arabella was taken aback, not getting

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

liked Percival? What a joke! That worthless

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

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

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?

staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she

her own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers.

your cousin,” Arabella

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

wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a celebrity- gentle

Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella could marry into it, she’d be set

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

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

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

you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid

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

that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted

marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was

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

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

almost bit through her back teeth. “I don’t need…”

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