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Miranda’s words had struck a nerve, setting Hugo and his entourage ablaze with anger. Yet, they had principles–they didn’t hit women. For a gentleman to strike a lady would be a scandal they couldn’t afford. So they found themselves utterly frustrated by Miranda’s audacity.

Meanwhile, the guys on Miranda’s side, the heirs of the Zephra circle, found her boldness exhilarating.

Hugo clenched his teeth. “Miranda! You must have a death wish!”

Miranda turned to Will beside her. “How’s your shooting practice going lately?”

Will scratched his head. “Not bad, I suppose. Since you’ve been teaching me, I’ve improved a bit.”

Miranda nodded and then addressed Hugo, “Same rules as always. Since we’re at a shooting range, let’s have a contest. Loser calls the winner ‘Daddy‘. How about it?”

Miranda wasn’t about to back down, especially since her friends had been insulted. She couldn’t let Will and the others get pushed around by these guys. Some people only learned when they got a taste of their own medicine.

“Of course, if you don’t want to shoot, we can always settle this with our fists,” Miranda said, glaring at the group across from her. “Though in that case, I’d be enough on my own.”

Her bravado was palpable, and she clearly didn’t think much of Hugo’s crew. She could take them on herself,

but she wanted to make sure Will and the others felt included.

lips twitch unwittingly. Miranda seemingly

his buddies laughed. “You? Do you even know your own

was believing. They figured it

sons of officials or military families, had been trained since childhood, some even spending time in the army. They thought less of Miranda’s amateurish skills,

heirs had trained in martial arts, even though they didn’t join the army. Their skills were nothing to scoff at. Miranda’s words seemed to mock their strengths, which only made them laugh. Some started

girl, think you’re tough, huh? Never been

kind of training we’ve had

but not much else,

is Zephra? So

later.”

what she perceived as a well–deserved lesson.

the boys standing with Miranda stepped up, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, their faces set with determination. They were

this alone.

you stand back. We’ll take care of it!”

had ignited something within them.

of them rally around Miranda, Celeste’s smile

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Chapter 327

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