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.

curled into a sharp smile. "My background? What kind of background would that be?" Just as Miranda

Arabella saw William, she exclaimed, "It's

just here with the rich guy you're clinging to? No matter what, you

she was implying this man

William involved in something

he President Lancaster's

...

Miranda a surprised look, but she only returned

of the girls

couldn't help but mock internally, though she outwardly played innocent. "What? Just an assistant. Miranda, your sugar daddy is just an assistant?

knew that Arabella's public persona was that of a sweet, kind

Alden and Grace and the four Hawke brothers so fond of her. Arabella always made sure to highlight this side of herself

catch on to what was

any longer, William was about to speak up when

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