Chapter 43

Sebastian's eyebrows perked up with genuine interest for what seemed like the first time towards Miranda.

Arabella furrowed her brows, feigning confusion. "Didn't you say it yourself? If it wasn't for your man bringing you here, you wouldn't even be able to show up at a place like this, would you? Someone of your background couldn't possibly be here otherwise."

The wealthy young lady who had spoken before chimed in, backing up Arabella's snide remarks. "A country bumpkin like you, unless a rich man brought you in, how did you even get an invite from the Lancaster Group?"

"Do you think wearing a knock-off designer dress makes you a princess? Don't forget, a crow can't turn into a swan. It's women like you who show up at these events that really embarrass us!" Another young lady scoffed, her face full of disdain.

They were a bit annoyed with Arabella's facade of innocence. Why be so nice to someone like her? Especially when she had harmed her.

Even though they were standing a little distance away, Arabella made sure her words were loud enough for everyone to hear.

Given the attention they were drawing, most of the surrounding guests caught wind of the conversation, including members of the Hawke family.

"My background? What kind of background would that be?" Just as Miranda finished speaking, William walked over, greeting her respectfully,

Arabella saw William,

with the rich guy you're clinging to? No matter what, you can't

implying this man was the wealthy

way. Is William involved in something

President Lancaster's

...

gave Miranda a surprised look, but she only returned it with

the girls

played innocent. "What? Just an assistant. Miranda, your sugar

knew that Arabella's public persona was that of a sweet, kind girl, with a slight princess complex now and

four Hawke brothers so fond

Sebastian seemed to catch on to what was

about to speak

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