Chapter 55

When Sebastian dropped that line, Miranda finally realized he could be quite the tough cookie. After all, not just anyone would dare to provoke someone like Elian.

Elian's grip on Miranda's wrist was firm, keeping her rooted in place.

"Mr. Everhart, you've grown quite sharp-tongued since I last saw you," Elian remarked with a chilly tone. Sebastian chuckled. "I'm nothing compared to you, Mr. Ashcroft."

William whispered something to Lavinia, who cast a glance at Elian and Sebastian. Her eyes sparkled with interest.

This kind of showdown...

She quickly pulled out her phone to capture the rare moment, while William was like, "..."

Where was the fierce and no-nonsense President Lancaster he knew?

Miranda yanked her hand free, giving the two of them a look. "Why don't you both just dance it out?" With that, she lifted her dress slightly and walked away.

What a headache. Why did they have to drag her into their squabble?

and watched her leave, a possessive, affectionate smirk playing

and calculating. "You two aren't even related by blood,

mattered was that Lavinia publicly recognized

Elian shared

smile vanished, his voice dropping to an icy warning. "Don't even

He gazed at Elian, his lips slightly tugged. "Why

steely, his entire demeanor

surrounded by the Lancaster family's relatives. Amidst their admiration and

was the night that truly cemented Miranda as

scandal involving the Hawke family became the talk of the town. Rumors swirled about

posts she found. The last thing she wanted was for people to know her real parents were plain folks like Tim

dig into how Miranda ended up as a Lancaster. But no matter how hard he tired, he

villa after getting out of jail," Dorian mused.

us. We knew her every move. She

deeply. "And the person who picked her up after prison was President Lancaster's

William and realized the Lancasters had fetched Miranda when she was

were left scratching their heads, wondering what on earth had happened

the event, sparking a mix of emotions in

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