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 or something?“.

Arabella was taken aback, not getting

step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely

Percival? What a joke! That worthless man was nowhere

watch your words!”

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

decided to ignore her, turning to join Dorian in greeting some acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to

at her grandpa’s during her visit, so

– jeans, white tee, sneakers. What was

your mouth. She’s your

daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you

Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired

a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation was a golden ticket,

Dorian would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would

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

tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s

a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be

and Cordelia’s faces

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

want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She was so outrageously stupid!

only laugh it off

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

through her back teeth.

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

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