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?”

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

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

Arabella was taken aback, not getting the implication

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

That worthless man was nowhere near

don’t like him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

ignore 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 she? Your friend? Why would she come to Octavia’s birthday

staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought her outfit was too

outfit – jeans, white

your cousin,” Arabella whispered to Alisa.

long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch Arabella’s fiancé? What were you thinking?”

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

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

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

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

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

“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

moment these words left her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on

them odd glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in front of all these people?

want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was so

off and

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

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

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