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

not getting the implication at first.

him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure.

a joke! That worthless man

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

crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she

a mature–looking girl walked

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

at her own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong with that?

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

long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought.

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

Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella could

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

she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate that? She definitely wouldn’t

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.

Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the other hand,

that idiot! Did she really have

also, who would want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She

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

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 for this

was so angry she almost bit through her back teeth. “I don’t need…”

She just got back and she’s already stealing your fiancé, who knows what she’ll steal next. Everyone’s here today, we

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