The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 4

After Arabella left, Dorian angrily slammed his cup onto the table and said, “What a pain in the ass!”

Cordelia poured him a glass of water and comforted him, “Come on, don’t get your knickers in a twist. She doesn’t consider us family anyway, so what’s the point of getting mad?“–

Arabella was the child they adopted eight years ago. At that time, Dorian was all about finding Vivienne, but after a long search without any luck, he stumbled upon Arabella instead.

Arabella had some resemblance to Vivienne. Dorian, missing Vivienne and feeling sorry for Arabella, took her in. Arabella was very well–behaved, sensible, and had a sweet way of speaking. In addition, she was good at making people happy. Beatrice was wrapped around Arabella’s little finger.

Two years after they adopted Arabella, she was taken in by Beatrice. Over the years, she became a celebrated talent in Havenwood, drawing much envy. However, since Arabella had been with Beatrice, she no longer took them seriously. Though nothing showed on the surface, her words often hurt. Dorian and Cordelia were no fools, and over time, they saw Arabella’s true colors. So naturally, their interactions with Arabella dwindled.

“It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have taken her in.” Dorian said regretfully.

“You were only doing it out of the goodness of your heart too.” Cordelia looked at Vivienne and said, “The issue now is how to call off this marriage. It seems Beatrice has her mind set on marrying Vivienne off. If we disagree, she won’t back down easily.”

“I’m determined to call off this marriage. Even if she takes this apartment back, I can still keep the home fires burning.” Dorian said firmly. Cordelia sighed. She worried that Beatrice wouldn’t let them live in peace in Havenwood.

Vivienne was looking at the content on her phone. The phone screen displayed Percival’s information. As an important figure in the Ellington family, Percival’s information was very detailed. Besides his photo, there was other information, including his phone number.

“Don’t worry about it. I can call off the marriage myself.” Vivienne raised her head, with a smile on her face, “And don’t worry about having nowhere to live. I’ll buy a house for you.”

In consideration of Dorian’s kindness to her, she would return the favor with a house.

“Vivienne…”

a call. “Mr. Ellington? I’m the young lady of the Hawthorn family.” As soon as the call connected, Vivienne cut to the

on the other end, “Yes?”

engagement.” Vivienne’s voice was clear and

and after a moment, he laughed,

she looked at the cell phone that had been hung up. He

club in Havenwood.

sofa, legs crossed, long fingers holding the phone, his deep gazes staring at the call log on the phone, with a cold smirk on his

of the Hawthorn family, Arabella?” Leopold holding a glass of wine, found it hard to

replied, his

quite a character. I’m starting to

many girls. However, Richard had chosen the young lady of the Hawthorn family

was severely short of funds, and that their engagement to the Ellington family would lead to a large investment, which was the condition of Richard’s engagement. Therefore,

it off. She really was the well–known talent of Havenwood, her

great mood, his eyes narrowed to slits as his

and said in surprise, “Mr. Ellington, how did you manage to save the recording of your conversation with her?” Percival’s eyes twitched a bit, his fingers still operating the phone, “How could I not share such good news with my grandpa to cheer him up?” “Your grandpa might have a heart attack from the excitement, right?” Leopold couldn’t imagine Richard’s

for him. Now that Miss Hawthorn had called

some confusion, “Speaking of which, why don’t you want to marry Arabella? She’s beautiful, has excellent grades, and has achieved a bit in many fields.

picked up his wine glass and gave it a little swirl. “If she’s so amazing, this cripple shouldn’t be holding her back.” he said. Leopold

Prominent Estates.

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Chapter 4