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.

see,” Vivienne replied nonchalantly. “Are you jealous

taken aback, not getting the implication at first.

smirked, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!”

Percival? What a joke! That worthless man was nowhere near her

watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly,

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

acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to

been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought her outfit was too plain.

jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was wrong with that?

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

long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as

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

Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket, and if Arabella could

would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement

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

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

you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the

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

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

to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She

it off and explain, “You misunderstood. I have

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

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

She just got back and

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