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.

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

Arabella saw William, she

you're clinging to? No matter what, you can't just stoop so low! You're

implying

involved in something like

he President Lancaster's

...

surprised look, but she only returned it with

of the

but mock internally, though she outwardly played innocent. "What? Just an assistant. Miranda, your sugar daddy is just an assistant? How did you let yourself be taken in

of a sweet, kind

persona that made Alden and Grace and the four Hawke brothers so fond of her. Arabella always made sure to

point, Sebastian seemed to catch on to what was really happening. His smile

about to speak up when a cheerful, confident female

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