Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Mr. Ashcroft nodded. "That's exactly right. The Everhart family has been close to the Governor's Office for generations. It's not exactly a secret-everyone in the upper circles knows it. That's why the Everharts have such status and power, whether they're in Virell or Ardenza. No one dares mess with them. Honestly, anyone who grew up in that neighborhood with you? Definitely not someone ordinary."

Elian raised an eyebrow. "If I remember correctly, Sebastian is the current heir of the Everhart family, right? As the heir, did he just inherit the family business?"

Mr. Ashcroft frowned, eyeing Elian. "What are you getting at?"

He couldn't shake the feeling Elian was hinting at something more.

Elian just smiled. "Nothing much. It's just, a few years ago while I was on assignment, I stumbled across this really secretive group. They call themselves the Underground Sweepers. Their whole thing is cleaning up criminal trash. Ever heard of them, Grandpa?"

Mr. Ashcroft thought for a moment. "Can't say I have. But sometimes, the criminal underworld overseas is complicated-could be tied up with all sorts of national interests and power plays. Things are never as simple as they look."

Suddenly, he looked at Elian sharply. "You think the Everharts might be mixed up with some foreign mobsters?"

Elian didn't answer right away. His gaze grew distant for a moment.

After a while, he finally spoke. "I'll be leaving the country for a bit. While I'm gone, Grandpa, I hope you'll keep an eye on your future granddaughter-in-law for me. She's new to Virell, doesn't really know anyone-easy target for bullies."

Mr. Ashcroft nearly snorted at that.

Bullied? Yeah, right.

Everyone in their circle knew Miranda had taken down four or five guys at least six feet tall-all of them with professional training.

And she'd tamed those troublemakers so well, they practically said "please" and "thank you" now.

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"Thanks, Grandpa.

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