Chapter 48

Lavinia was fuming. "Do you think I don't know who my daughter is? Whether Miranda is adopted or not, she's still my daughter. What's your problem, constantly disparaging her? I think it's your character that's questionable! What are you after? We don't welcome guests like you!"

The Lancaster family's fury shut Grace up. She shot a worried glance at Alden, only to be met with a stern look that warned her to keep quiet.

Grace frowned. She hadn't meant to cause trouble; she just wanted to understand what was happening! Dorian stepped in, trying to defuse the situation. "My apologies, President Lancaster. My mother and sister might have mistaken someone."

Alden chimed in, trying to calm things down. "Yes, President Lancaster, please don't be upset. I'll have a word with them when we get home.'

Arabella, though frustrated, knew it was better to stay quiet at this point.

Miranda's gaze swept across the Hawke family members, and then she calmly walked forward and poured her glass of wine right over Arabella's face.

The once perfectly made-up Arabella was left looking utterly disheveled.

Everyone around gasped in shock. No one had expected Miranda to retaliate against the Hawke family's darling so directly.

members were livid, glaring daggers at Miranda. Arabella shrieked, covering

he, behind his calm exterior, felt a

smiling indulgently as he looked at Miranda. This was

all over me, spreading lies in front of my mother and esteemed guests. Did you really think I wouldn't react?"

embarrassing daughter, perhaps it's time for your family to reflect. Don't

lips curling up. "Of course,

only splashed wine but also insulted the entire Hawke family

to say the least. But

back when they were being slandered and humiliated in front of everyone? That was what a true

satisfaction. Not every heiress was

made them feel a stinging heat on their faces. Her words were like daggers to the Hawke family. The onlookers' stares only added to their shame. Dorian's eyes were cold, but he held

someone was disrespecting Miss Lancaster. She suggested you ask them to leave; such individuals aren't welcome at

check. If there's any more trouble or if I hear anything inappropriate, I'll have no choice but to ask you to leave." She looked at Miranda. "Miranda,

Sebastian

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