Chapter 26

They knew this restaurant was just one of many in a chain owned by a catering company, which ran multiple higher end restaurants. This company, in turn, was backed by none other than the Lancaster Group.

Not just anyone could clear the place at a whim!

The mute girl wanted to speak, but not a sound came out. Instead, she looked at Miranda with a mix of fear and pleading, pointing at her mouth.

Miranda simply said, "When you learn to speak properly, it'll come back."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

Keith tried to follow her, shouting at Miranda's retreating back, "Don't freaking think you're all that just because you've got rich friends! Everyone knows what you really are! You...ugh!"

Keith's throat was suddenly gripped tight; he could barely breathe, and his toes were just touching the ground.

He stared at the man in front of him, eyes wide with terror, but he couldn't get out more than a frightened syllable.

The others stepped back in fear, too scared to make a sound.

by the throat with one hand, his

was icy, his head tilted slightly with a touch of defiance. "Care to

off a bit. But now, he felt like the roles had switched,

ignored by Miranda only

on

Elian in

back, and his assistant immediately handed him a handkerchief. He wiped his

began

to ask you to leave. The restaurant's been booked tonight." The group

stepped outside, Elian

sorry tonight's dinner wasn't as pleasant as planned, Ms.

replied calmly, "I should apologize. They

up slightly. "Can I give you

flagged down a taxi.

she'd already gotten a cab,

at Elian, her gaze lingering on the hand

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