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.

and return to

Elian's gaze followed him icily, 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.

the day I returned to the Hawke family, it was your actions, your enabling of Arabella's actions against me, that severed any

enunciated each word, "In a way, you all are the real murderers. Every

lips into a chilly arc. "It's what you

flicker of panic crossing his eyes. Then he hurried to his car which was parked not far,

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

culprits that had killed the old Miranda

had cast her into hell. And now, they tried to lay all the blame on Arabella. She wasn't innocent, but they deserved to die

should've kicked him harder," Elian said

was quiet and

Miranda glanced at Elian.

have issues with you, looks like he's

she understood

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