The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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?”

“Mr. Ellington is really into you. He wasn’t 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 in everyone’s eyes.

Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous

taken aback, not getting the implication at

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.”

What a joke! That worthless man was

watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes narrowing

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne a

her visit, so she didn’t

own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What

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

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

family affairs.

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

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

Arabella’s fiancé. How could

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

was just too afraid of Vivienne 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 be afraid of her, and you should pursue your own

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

glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did

marry that good–for–nothing

off and explain, “You misunderstood. I

could finish, Alisa cut her off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today I’m gonna

bit through her

bumpkin? She just got back and she’s already stealing your

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