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 her

time Sebastian had witnessed such a scene, and even he, behind his calm exterior, felt a ripple of surprise. Miranda's actions were

looked at Miranda. This was the

my mother and esteemed guests. Did you really

such an embarrassing daughter, perhaps it's time for your family

ignored the hostile stares from the Hawke family, her lips curling up. "Of course, you don't exactly seem like the epitome

not only splashed wine but also insulted the entire

Lancaster was feisty, to say the least. But it

in front of everyone?

a sense of satisfaction. Not every heiress

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 back the impulsive Orion and

was disrespecting Miss Lancaster. She suggested you ask them to

"Mr. Hawke, please keep your family in 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

Sebastian nodded in

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