The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 31

Percival was as nonchalant as if he was talking about something mundane.

This made Arabella’s heart beat faster once again.

Percival had Dr. William’s number? And he’s planning to call him? Was he planning on completely ruining her reputation today?

This cannot happen!

She couldn’t let her carefully crafted image be destroyed just like that.

Arabella lifted her gaze, her face cold, “The Ellington family is powerful, so Mr. Ellington, you can do as you please, but I can’t! The gift is for Dr. William, I should go apologize in person and take it back. So please wait, Mr. Ellington, I’ll go change.”

Before Percival could object, she turned and went upstairs.

Once upstairs, Arabella closed the door tightly, her eyes filled with resentment.

She clenched her teeth and balled her fists, thinking, “Vivienne! Percival! This isn’t over yet!”

Later, Arabella changed her outfit, threw some herbs out the window, then went downstairs:

She didn’t even take her bag.

She did this to show everyone that she was really going to deliver the herbs.

Arabella went to Beatrice and Octavia, and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, I’ve caused trouble for the Hawthorn family.”

Hearing this, Octavia sneered inwardly, of course she’d blame Arabella!

Besides, she never liked Arabella!

This girl was too manipulative, sometimes even blatantly showing her desires.

But of course, she couldn’t say these things out loud.

Beatrice held the financial reigns of the Hawthorn family, they needed her to survive.

forced a smile, “Arabella, I don’t mind. Don’t

you.” Arabella bowed her head, still appearing well–behaved and sensible, only her fallen hair hid the

Octavia didn’t know that Arabella hasn’t delivered the gift

she would make the same choice as Arabella,

thanks, Arabella quickly

collected the herbs, and

Arabella left, the drama ended…

After all, this was the Hawthorn family. His future father–in–law

avoided talking about what just happened, but their impression of Arabella had worsened a bit.

as cheerful as ever, dealing with the

Dorian, Cordelia, and Thaddeus were sitting in

Vivienne

with her, refusing to leave, Vivienne had no choice

sit there, it was Beatrice’s arrangement.

the Hawthorn family, Dorian’s family didn’t have the privilege to sit at the

he found it relaxing not

the socializing either. She

were busy talking. Since they weren’t given much attention by Beatrice, no one wanted to bother them.

shoulder, saying, “Ms. Vivienne, hang in

front of her. Charlotte was wearing a long purple dress, she wasn’t frail like Arabella, her features were well defined, and she had a distinct charm. If she hadn’t

smile, saying, “Do you have

stand her ways!” Charlotte gave a smile to Vivienne,

was smiling. Was this

to break my legs. I need to save my skin.” With that, Charlotte lifted her dress

was wearing pants

to speak, she just ran off

rubbed her forehead helplessly.

Charlotte left, Thomas came over with

was also an indifferent looking Leopold with

Leopold, her gaze

nose, feeling a bit weird.

had this strange smile. He even suspected if Ms. Vivienne had a crush on him, but her expression didn’t

sit here?” Percival asked politely

swayed by his politeness