Chapter 194

Miranda was about to say something when Elian jumped in first. “Ms. Sterling, overstepping the bounds, are you police?”

Miranda was silent. Not that she needed a spokesperson.

Celeste, feeling slighted, said, “I’m talking to her, why are you defending her? Besides, I didn’t say anything wrong.”

She pointed at Miranda. “She’s climbed her way up just to squander Ms. Lavinia Lancaster’s money. You might be okay with it, but I sure as heck am not. Is it her money? Spending Ms. Lavinia Lancaster’s cash left and right. I’m not okay with it, and I’m going to say something!”

Miranda’s voice was icy. “Even if I am spending Godmom’s money, what business is it of yours? What are you trying to prove here? Should I call her on video and ask her what she thinks?”

Miranda could see right through Celeste’s meddling; it wasn’t out of goodwill. If it were that she purely believed Miranda had done what she shouldn’t do, Celeste wouldn’t be using such harsh and cutting words.

Miranda down while elevating herself. Even at the expense of the truth,

eyes, Lavinia was the epitome of independence. No way would she let her money be squandered like that, especially by a goddaughter with no blood ties. She’d never

pulling out her phone and dialing Lavinia, who was at abroad, on a video call.

meddle, Miranda couldn’t be bothered to argue.

connected almost immediately. Lavinia’s perfectly made–up,

dollars I gave you for jewelry not

Lavinia’s words sent shockwaves through those present. Thirty million dollars! President Lancaster casually handing her

generous mother? Did President

and no–nonsense businesswoman was now all smiles -simply unbelievable. No one there had ever seen Lavinia smile

lurking in the crowd, was

own foster mother ever mentioned buying her jewelry? Seeing other high–society

She should be rotting in jail! Celeste’s face mirrored

I haven’t even spent the money you

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