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

was taken aback, not getting the implication

him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella

That worthless man was nowhere near her

like him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes

spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained

quick glance 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

She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit,

jeans, white tee, sneakers.

your cousin,” Arabella whispered to

you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch Arabella’s fiancé?

with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a celebrity- gentle and generous.

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

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

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

“Alisa, that’s enough! Mr. Ellington was originally my sister’s

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

Cordelia’s faces

instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to

also, who would want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was so outrageously stupid!

only laugh it off and

off, “Stop defending Vivienne. I know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today I’m gonna help you fight

through her back teeth. “I don’t

“Yeah, Arabella, you’re so much better, why should you be scared of a country bumpkin? She just got back and she’s already stealing

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