Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 21

The two of them stood there casually, like they'd known each other forever, without a hint of awkwardness.

Especially

Elian, with one hand casually tucked into his pocket, glancing down at Miranda's phone with even an air of indulgence.

The staff member didn't seem to react much, simply saying, "The director's busy."

Seeing that Theo wasn't being helpful, Arabella immediately took out her phone and made a call, her voice trembling slightly with feigned distress.

"Dorian."

A moment later, Arabella handed the phone over to the staff member, trying to hide the arrogance in her voice but failing miserably.

"My brother wants to talk to you."

The staff member had just been in touch with the higher-ups, so they knew to look at Elian's expression for guidance.

Under Elian's watchful gaze, she put the call on speaker.

deep, slightly threatening voice came through. "This is Dorian. Aren't you afraid we'll pull our funding if you don't play by the

show won't get made. I have plenty of ways to make sure of that." The blatant threat was loud and clear for everyone present. Faces around the room shifted uncomfortably. Such strong-arm tactics from investors weren't unheard of, but when it came to smaller

this kind of overt threat

table, but couldn't use it to bully

however, smirked, clearly accustomed to her brother's protective nature. The Hawke family's influence and everyone's pampering had always made her feel proud and entitled. Naturally, she didn't think anything was

saw herself as a princess who got whatever she wanted, with someone always there to fight her battles and pick up the

the victim and pout a little. So in her mind, the director would surely cave. "Someone's live streaming this! There are already people calling in, complaining!" a staff member

everyone's

face darkened.

were standing. Miranda waved at

and fearful face was

"You!"

glared at Miranda, furious, holding back only for the sake of her

Dorian on the other end of the line, "Mr. Hawke,

stepped forward, he covered Miranda's camera. Miranda

smoothly ended the stream and turned off her

voice, cautious and

Elian said casually, taking a couple of steps forward before giving a staff member