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?”

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

replied nonchalantly. “Are you

aback, not getting the

a mischievous glint in her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You can’t just make things up.”

worthless man was nowhere near her

your words!”

of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained

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 Vivienne and thought her outfit was

white tee, sneakers. What

watch your mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella

long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could

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

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

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 it.

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

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 own happiness.

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

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

also, who would want to marry that

it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have

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

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

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