The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 25

At the Hawthorn's residence.

Arabella just got home from school, in a great mood. As soon as she walked in, she ran up to Beatrice, handed her the test paper, and said, "Granny, I got my mock exam results. I ranked sixth in my grade and twentieth citywide. My teacher said I might be able to apply to Prospera University.”

"Really?" Beatrice took the test paper and looked at the score, her face lighting up, "Awesome! We're finally going to have the first Prospera University student in our family."

Arabella smiled and said, "I'll work even harder. I hope to be the top student in Havenwood."

"Good! That's my granddaughter, you should have this spirit!" Beatrice said happily.

Right then, the maid walked over and said, "Ma'am, Percival and Leopold are here."

Beatrice's face changed, "They must be here for tomorrow's engagement, but we haven't sorted out Vivienne's problem yet."

Arabella pursed her lips and whispered, "Granny, don't worry yet. The engagement is tomorrow, right? We still have a chance tonight at Octavia's birthday."

"That's correct." Beatrice adjusted her expression and said to the maid, "Let them in."

In a bit, the maid led Percival and his party in. Percival was still in his wheelchair, pushed by Thomas. Leopold, a rich kid, was standing casually to one side.

Beatrice glanced at them with a flash of disdain in her eyes, but she plastered on a smile. "Mr. Ellington, what brings you here today?"

"I came specifically today to thank Miss Arabella for saving my sister's life." Percival's tone was softer than usual.

Beatrice and Arabella both blinked, sharing a puzzled look. Beatrice wisely remained silent. Arabella didn't speak either. Her lips were tightly closed as if she was contemplating something.

Then it dawned on Arabella. He was talking about the girl at the mall entrance, Percival's sister. But Isolde's condition was severe. Could it be that Vivienne accidentally cured her?

Before Arabella could speak, Percival gave Thomas a look. He immediately brought out the prepared gifts. "We heard Miss Arabella is studying medicine, so we specially prepared some medicinal herbs, over ten kinds of rare herbs..."

Before Thomas could finish, Arabella's eyes lit up.

Oh my god! These were herbs that money couldn't buy, and they were extremely rare. Who would have thought Percival would be so generous and give them all to her?

No, wait! It must have been Percival's grandpa who was generous! Isolde was Percival's grandpa's favorite granddaughter!

"Here's a check for five million." Thomas handed a check to Arabella. "If you need anything else, let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate you."

Arabella looked at the check and the precious herbs in her hand, dumbstruck. It took her a while to recover, then she smiled and said, "Dr. William always teaches me that doctors should have a heart of kindness. Treating patients is a doctor's duty, so I don't need the check..."

Before she could finish speaking, Beatrice suddenly stood up and shouted at her, "Arabella!"

Did she know what she was doing? This was a check for five million! This was money that could help the Hawthorn family through their hardship.

Arabella turned her head and gave Beatrice a reassuring look. Although Beatrice wasn't satisfied, she didn't say anything more.

Arabella turned back and continued, "Mr. Ellington, could you give us a price for those herbs, so we could buy them? I'm a medical student, and those herbs are very important to me."

Percival glanced at her, the corner of his stern mouth lifting in a smirk. "The Ellington family doesn't take back what they give."