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

nonchalantly. “Are

taken aback, not

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

worthless man was nowhere near her league!

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

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

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 party dressed

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

white tee, sneakers. What was

your mouth. She’s your cousin,” Arabella whispered to Alisa.

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

she wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her

loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella

the Ellington’s engagement would fall upon her? It pissed her off to

got back and she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that?

stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough! Mr.

to speak up, so 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

Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on

Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in

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

couldn’t let it show. She could only laugh it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have

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

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

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