Chapter 141

Miranda replied, "Thanks for that."

The smile playing on Elian's lips deepened slightly. "No problem."

Miranda had been planning to do just that. Listening to Alistair's nonsense, she could barely hold herself back. But she hadn't expected Elian to jump in first.

Their exchange left Alistair looking even more discomfited. He had never been in such a humiliating position before, never treated in this way. His pride felt like it was being stomped into the dirt.

"Mr. Ashcroft, this is a family matter," he said coldly to Elian.

Elian retorted just as coldly, "A family matter? Does she even recognize you as family? You're deluding yourself."

Alistair gritted his teeth, but given Elian's reputation, even after being kicked, he didn't dare lash out. He turned to Miranda, his voice grim. "I've delivered the message. You can think about it. If you can't stand Arabella, I'll work on keeping her out of your sight."

His last words lingered for a moment, a personal offer not backed by the rest of the Hawke family.

return to

his eyes carrying a chill. Miranda spoke up, her voice dripping with sarcasm, "The real disgusting ones aren't just Arabella.

Alistair's steps faltered.

it was your actions, your enabling of Arabella's actions against me, that severed any blood ties we might have

enunciated each word, "In a way, you all are the real murderers. Every single one of you will end up in hell.

into a

he hurried to his car which was parked not far,

a wave of disappointment. Seeing anyone from the Hawke family made

the old

hell. And now, they tried to lay all the blame on Arabella. She

should've kicked him

really felt a lethal chill from him. It was quiet and composed, the kind of calm

Miranda glanced at Elian.

he didn't seem to have issues with you, looks like he's scared

she understood why

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