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 you

was taken aback, not getting the implication

her eyes. “If you fancy him, I can totally step aside!” Arabella was taken aback, barely holding

Percival? What a joke! That worthless man was nowhere

him, watch your words!” Vivienne said calmly, her eyes

of spite crossed Arabella’s eyes, but she quickly regained

mature–looking girl walked up to her, gave Vivienne a once–over

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

outfit – jeans, white tee, sneakers. What

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

long–lost daughter? Not as impressive

she wasn’t very familiar with the Hawthorn family affairs. But she admired Arabella, seeing her as a celebrity- gentle and

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

would’ve thought that Dorian would find Vivienne and the Ellington’s engagement would

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

face blanched and she quickly tried to stop Alisa. “Alisa, that’s enough!

you’re even better than the real Hawthorn’s daughter. You don’t have to be afraid of her, and you should pursue your own happiness.

her mouth, Dorian and Cordelia’s faces fell. Vivienne, on the

Alisa, that idiot! Did she really have to remind everyone that she was adopted in front of

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

She could only laugh it off and

I know you’re just afraid she’d

through her back teeth. “I

just got back and she’s already stealing your fiancé, who

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