Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 23

The scene was oddly fitting, even though it really shouldn't have been.

There he was, having shrugged off his jacket, now just in a black shirt.

Elian had this air about him, like he didn't take dressing too seriously. For instance, he never bothered with the button at the top of his shirt, and he wore his suit with an air of nonchalance.

He carried himself with the grace and poise of someone from a wealthy family, yet there was a sharp

edge to his demeanor that didn't quite belong to the typical high-society heir.

But he hid that edge well. Even so, it still managed to seep through in subtle ways.

From what Miranda had heard, Elian was notorious in their circles for his ruthless tactics, yet he rarely made an appearance in social gatherings.

His reputation had been cemented from a young age when he once sent someone who crossed him to the hospital, something everyone knew about due to his wild nature.

As he grew older, this side of him only intensified. If he was in a good mood, everything was fine, but if his mood soured, no one could hope to preserve dignity in front of him.

the Ashcroft family's little tyrant. Even the folks from the Lancaster family would tread carefully

every move he made

question I'm curious about. Do you think you could help me out, Ms. Hawk?" Elian hadn't touched his cutlery, simply

"Then I

raised an eyebrow. "I've changed my

Miranda kept on eating.

bad, it's

into an inexplicable laugh. He propped his chin on one hand, content to watch Miranda

ask," his voice carried a strange mix of indulgence and amusement. As if watching Miranda

NeuraCore," suddenly, he said

up at him briefly, and then continued with

quite fond of you. She's never married and has no children, being a staunch advocate of single life. So you needn't worry, she's claimed you as her daughter. You're the

that she needn't carry any burden within the

genuinely liked her. With no marriage or

family doesn't quite measure up in our circles. Compared to the Lancaster

deeper meaning. And Miranda realized that Elian probably