Chapter 272

Mrs. Hawke's words left everyone in the room stunned. There was that kind of shock that made them open their mouth wide but left them speechless.

Lavinia was equally taken aback, her worldview taking a good while to piece itself back together.

"It's... It's..." Lavinia fumbled as she looked at Miranda. "Is she still talking in plain words? I mean, I understand every word, but together, it just doesn't make sense. it what I think it is?"

Lavinia had seen her fair share of storms over the years. She was no stranger to the dirty secrets of high society, but this was on a whole new level.

Miranda glanced at Arabella, who was nervously tugging at her clothes. "Well, I guess, probably, it's what you think it is."

Honestly, she was a bit shocked herself. She had noticed Arabella disguised as a waitress but thought she was up to some other mischief.

Perhaps pleading with Alden and Grace or playing the pity card with her four brothers to wiggle her way back into the Hawke family.

But to think she'd actually hook up with Alden? That was beyond unexpected, though she knew Alden had a reputation for being unfaithful, often having flings outside, he usually kept it well-hidden.

Given that everyone's attention had been mostly on the siblings, no one really paid any mind to Alden's personal life.

took out their phones, snapping a few photos. Being people of status, they wouldn't be caught dead holding their phones up for

an unspoken understanding, they all took their sneaky

do people here really play this

to see Jasper sauntering over,

you mean, people here?" Miranda shot back. Jasper just chuckled, giving Lavinia

is nuts. That fake princess really went

Mrs. Hawke was shaking with rage, her eyes blazing, all

years! I gave you food, clothes, money, and my own child had to suffer because of you. Tell me when have I ever wronged you? How could you

as futile as a fish on dry land. The love bites on his

Arabella, who dodged, crying and calling for her mom, while Alden tried to intervene. "What are you doing?

going to beat this tramp! You filthy bitch, seducing your own guardian! Do you even feel any shame? I treated you so and

raised

real daughter. If I'd known, I would've thrown you out the moment my daughter

No wonder no man wants

and explaining, suddenly fought back as Mrs. Hawke's insults grew

Arabella shouted back, "I'm part of the Hawke family in the first place. Alden isn't my biological dad, so

at Dorian and the

eyes wild as

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