When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0850

“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.

spent the entire holiday break locked away in her room and barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her meals, and it

took a lot for Evelyn to convince Tina to leave the house and attend Aren’s

them. Instead of comfort, they were struck

Tina’s voice trembled as she grabbed her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this is just a dream. This can’t

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

while repeating Tina’s words.

a wealthy family but an enduring symbol of prestige and

for centuries, with ancestors who held positions of power.

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rich but had a reputation for honor, tradition, and unwavering purpose. For the past 30 years, they had deliberately stayed out of the public

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

showed up with a gift, but Evelyn

come here? Hansel might be foolish enough to fall for you, but we’re not

you are? A socialite? The. daughter of a famous politician or businessman? Since you’re neither, stop dreaming. Don’t even think about things that don’t belong to you, or you’ll only end up hurting yourself and

Then, she replied indifferently, “Does someone’s family background really determine their worth? My family might be ordinary, but