Chapter 2

Miranda, the real daughter of the wealthy Hawke family in Zephra, had a life straight out of a drama. She was mistakenly swapped at birth and only reunited with her biological family three years ago.

All the Hawke family members disliked her, including her four older brothers, who loathed her the most. Arabella Hawke, the impostor, was the cherished one instead, the center of their universe. The brothers were so protective of her that they viewed Miranda as a threat to Arabella's happiness and treated her with cold indifference and harsh words.

While her own parents, who claimed they'd make up for her, had never allowed Miranda to steal any thunder from Arabella, prioritizing the impostor.

Two years ago, Arabella pushed a classmate down the stairs, leaving her vegetative.

Things took a turn for the worse; to protect Arabella, the Hawkes conspired together to frame Miranda for the crime by pulling some strings, sending her to prison.

They convinced her to confess in court with false promises of clearing her name, and Miranda had anticipated the fulfillment, yet leaving her with nothing but handcuffs.

Miranda made a silent vow. "Don't worry. Since I've been given this second chance, I'll make sure justice is served."

Just as those who had bullied Miranda in prison, they'd all get their share of punishment.

"Ms. Hawk, shall I drive you to President Lancaster's villa?" the driver asked politely.

Miranda opened her eyes. "How far is the Lancaster family estate?"

"Not far, about the same distance as the villa," the driver replied.

me to the

The driver hesitated. "It...alright."

been released from prison could command such authority. Turning the steering wheel, the driver took them

family home, everyone was at the living room. Alistair's

yet?" Alden snapped. "She's really putting on

table. "Let her be. It's a waste

unconcerned. "Don't sweat it. She'll come back eventually. She has nowhere else to go." They were all well aware that Miranda didn't have anywhere to go except the Hawke

in grievance. "It's my fault. Miranda doesn't want to come back because

out of prison. Who could possibly be there for her? Besides, given her

Alistair mentioned it earlier, the family hadn't given it much thought; but now as they gave it a second thought, it indeed seemed strange. Who would pick

know," Alistair admitted quietly. "But

"Could she have arranged it herself? Trying to make

with Arabella's theory. After all, Miranda had grown up with a

for two years. She couldn't possibly have the

Orion scoffed. "Anyone can hire a fancy car from the platforms these days just to show off. Let's see how long she

family estate was equally

just torture for her. Maybe we

divide the assets?" "Stop arguing and focus on

smacking her hand down on the table, "Right now, the important thing is

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