It was clear that Hugo's little maneuver had left the other side completely dumbfounded.

"Aren't you afraid they might start a fight?" He asked, concern lacing his voice.

Hugo just waved it off with a nonchalant smile. "You don't get it. Miranda is like a warrior queen. She's got the strength of a Valkyrie. Fearsome, really."

"..." was the only response he got.

Meanwhile, the so-called "Valkyrie" was sitting there calmly, as if the chaos around her was just a mild breeze.

"You came charging at me, didn't you? You bitch!" Celeste spat, swinging her hand towards Miranda in an attempt to slap her.

But before she could even get close, Celeste's knee buckled, and she went down hard, face-planting in the middle of the restaurant.

"Ah!" The sound echoed as the high-society beauty made an undignified fall, instantly drawing the attention of onlookers.

It was a sight to behold, and the awkward position she found herself in had people stifling laughs behind their hands.

Though Celeste was wearing sunglasses, some sharp-eyed patrons recognized her from afar.

"Isn't that Celeste Sterling?"

"Yeah, the one who's been called the 'Jewel of the Capital,' the untouchable one."

"Didn't she get into some trouble recently?"

she got into hot water for spreading false

murmured

the sprawled-out Celeste. "It's not

and Sunny

might not know Celeste

"Why is Ms. Sterling bowing

on her high heels, the fall having cooled her rage

a tiny silver pin had somehow embedded itself. Pulling it out, she glared

replied nonchalantly, "Sure

Miranda's straightforwardness, Celeste found herself momentarily

do to them? We've known each other for ages, and just because of you, everything's gone to hell! Miranda, is seducing men your only skill? You've got Hugo and the others dancing in circles! Is there anything in that pretty head of yours other than guys?

was losing it, completely disregarding her usual

of her

snatched away

her friends, her career, her

far the worst, a lowly

looked at her, a small smirk playing on

Wendy frowned, stepping in.

about twisting

you

as Celeste shouted, Miranda coolly tossed her

payback, out of respect for your family," Miranda said calmly. "As for you, you're

several security guards rushed

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