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, looking like the perfect sweet, well–mannered

replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous

not getting

him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken

That worthless

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

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

and decided to 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

during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought her outfit was too plain.

– jeans, white tee, sneakers.

mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella

“So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I

the Hawthorn family affairs. But

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

that Dorian would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would fall upon her? It pissed her off to no

Arabella’s fiancé. How

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

even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue your own happiness.

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

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

want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival!

She could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have no interest in Mr.

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

she almost bit through her back teeth.

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