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

taken aback, not getting the

totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding her composure. “You can’t just make things

Percival? What a joke! That worthless man

watch your words!” Vivienne said

crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

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,

Michael’s daughter, Alisa. She had been staying at her grandpa’s during her visit, so she didn’t know Vivienne and

outfit – jeans, white tee,

mouth. She’s your

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

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

into the Ellington family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington

find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would fall upon

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

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

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

these words left her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell.

odd glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in front of all these

also, who would want to marry that

it show. She could only laugh it off

know you’re just afraid she’d get mad, but I’m not! Arabella, today

almost bit through her

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

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