Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 46

As soon as Miranda heard that voice, she knew exactly who it was.

The crowd parted like the Red Sea, and there strode Elian, all long legs and composed. Beside him was an elderly gentleman.

Sebastian glanced over at Elian, behind the glasses, a glint of something sharp in his eyes. No one was particularly surprised to see Elian. After all, the Ashcroft family and the Lancaster family had a bit of shared history.

Three years ago, this young maverick had left Virell to take over the Ashcroft enterprises in Zephra. His reputation for ruthless efficiency and ironclad control preceded him plus the title and clout of the Ashcroft family, and everyone in the room treated him with fear.

He was the kind of man who could erase every trace of his digital footprint at the snap of a finger.

But it wasn't just Elian who had everyone whispering. The elderly gentleman walking beside him - dressed in a classic suit - was even more of a shock.

As they approached, the chatter in the room died down to a respectful hush. Anyone who'd been around long enough, or had the right connections, recognized the elderly man as the Noble General. His status was unmatched by any of the local elite.

honored. She quickly moved to assist Mr. Ashcroft. "Uncle, what brings you here?"

toward the older man.

for a moment. Wasn't this the same man she'd helped when he'd fallen

Ashcroft smiled warmly at Miranda. "Elian mentioned I'd meet my guardian angel here. I couldn't resist coming to see for myself,

"Guardian angel?" As if she realized something, her eyes darting to

Mr. Ashcroft on my

his eyes, Mr. Ashcroft playfully dubbed her, "The

couldn't help but laugh.

to introduce herself at that time when she treated the elderly man as she'd never

someone she could know of, and was a relative of

told you

Ashcroft, his gaze rested firmly on

and decorum, but conversed