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.

nonchalantly. “Are

not getting

her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You can’t

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

don’t like him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly,

look of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she

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,

at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and thought

own outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers.

your mouth. She’s your

a disdainful look. “So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive as I thought. How could you snatch

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

she was suppoed to marry into the Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington

the Ellington’s engagement

she was already stealing Arabella’s fiancé. How could she tolerate

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

And you’re even better than the

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

that idiot! Did she

to marry that good–for–nothing Percival! She

She could only laugh it off and explain,

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

almost bit through

a country bumpkin? She just got back and she’s already stealing your fiancé, who knows what she’ll

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