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 you

was taken aback, not getting

you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely

That worthless man was nowhere near her

you don’t like him, watch your words!”

of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but

some acquaintances. Just as she turned away, a mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne a once–over and sneered at Arabella, “Who’s she? Your friend? Why would she come to

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

– jeans, white tee,

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

disdainful look. “So you’re Dorian’s long–lost daughter? Not as impressive

familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs.

family! So what if Percival was a loser? The Ellington family’s reputation

Ellington’s engagement would fall upon her?

Arabella’s fiancé. How could

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

just too afraid of Vivienne to speak up, so she said righteously, “Arabella, even though you’re adopted, you’re still a Hawthorn. And you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue

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

glances. Arabella’s face turned sour instantly. Alisa, that idiot! Did she

would want to marry that good–for–nothing Percival!

it show. She could only laugh it off

she’d get

angry she almost bit through her back teeth. “I

She just got back and she’s already stealing your

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