When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“No need to apologize.”

After hearing such juicy gossip, the guests realized Aren didn’t see them as outsiders, so they dropped any pretense of formality. With the drama over, they happily returned to their meal.

But Susan stood there, looking stunned.

She had been standing next to Nelly earlier, so she caught every reaction. The emotions that flickered across Nelly’s face were impossible to miss–fear, panic, resentment, and hatred–too many emotions that shouldn’t have been there.

Susan couldn’t help but wonder if Nelly had something to do with Mindy’s disappearance. She had always regarded Nelly as graceful, kind, and virtuous. But now, for the first time, she questioned whether she had misjudged her.

“Mrs. Jefferson? Why are you just standing there? Let’s sit down,” one of the socialites called for her.

“…Okay. I’m coming,” Susan replied.

Evelyn and Tina were both equally stunned.

to anyone. The maids would bring her meals, and it made her seem like a

took a lot for Evelyn to convince Tina to leave the house and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She hoped the outing

them. Instead of comfort, they were struck with a devastating

her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this

to respond. Though the stage was empty now, her eyes remained fixed on the spot as

repeating Tina’s words. She couldn’t believe Miranda was part of

but an enduring symbol

had defied that rule. Their legacy stretched back for centuries, with ancestors who held positions of power. In modern times, they built industries and stood firm during

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past 30 years, they had deliberately stayed out of the public eye

had no shortage of people vying for a connection, yet Miranda wasn’t just associated with

up with a

“Happy holiday? Who do you think you are? Are you worthy to come here? Hansel might be foolish enough to fall for you, but we’re not

famous politician or businessman? Since you’re

the unpleasant words. Then, she replied indifferently, “Does someone’s family background really determine their worth? My family might be ordinary, but I don’t see