Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 278

They now disregarded this once hotshot young lawyer everyone talked about in the circle, not even as gossip material did he hold any interest.

Wealthy folks were a dime a dozen, and stories of bankruptcy, debts, or jail time were as common as apple pie, which remained a common sight to them.

Besides, they never really liked the Hawke brothers who had always been a bit of an odd fit, constantly marketing themselves alongside their sister, which didn't sit well with the crowd.

But there were a few who used to be on friendly terms with Alistair, and they couldn't help but gossip.

"Word is NeuraCore is having a cash flow issue," Mr. Porter remarked.

"Apparently, they invested in a project that went belly up and dragged NeuraCore down with it."

"Yeah, my dad mentioned it too," chimed in Daniel. "There was already a big enough hole, and their chairman somehow made it even worse."

Brian added, "They reached out to my family for help, but we turned them down. My folks warned me to steer clear of them."

Alistair noticed Miranda glancing his way, his expression momentarily shifting, a hint of awkwardness in the eyes.

She was surrounded by a group of well-heeled young men, the scene a sharp contrast to his past life. He used to be a high-flying gentleman himself, never giving much thought to his own sister.

Now, the roles had reversed. He quickly finished his business and turned to leave.

was all high and mighty," Hannah

in front of her sister back in the

wrap their heads around the Hawke family, who was willing to dote on a foster kid to the extent

their sister, they'd definitely flaunt

Miranda," said Daniel. "What do you say? How about lending me a hand instead? Here, my credit card is yours for

hand snatched the card away. Daniel turned around.

Sebastian's face, he stammered,

I was just letting you know, I'm willing to pay

the line!" Daniel pursed

agreed to this. Miranda frowned slightly. She hadn't agreed to anything. Besides,

Sebastian's offer, Daniel let it go. The

Miranda, "It's rare to see you here." Miranda understood the hint-Sebastian

not exactly lounging around all day; normally, there are lots of things

Between her public engagements,

studying medicinal herbs, improving what she'd cultivated, and dodging those with

anything but idle.

helped with

pharmaceutical side, there were

things only Miranda could

She sensed danger looming and needed

glasses slightly. "Last time,