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.

break locked away in her room and barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her meals, and it made her

house and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She

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

trembled as she grabbed her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this is just a

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

it must be a dream,” she murmured while repeating Tina’s words. She couldn’t believe Miranda was

wealthy family but an enduring symbol

that rule. Their legacy stretched back for centuries, with ancestors who

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a reputation for honor, tradition, and unwavering purpose. For the past

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

recalled that Easter holiday when Miranda showed up with a gift,

you think you are? Are you worthy to come here? Hansel might be foolish

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

listened as Evelyn spat out all the unpleasant words. Then, she replied indifferently, “Does someone’s family background really determine their worth? My family might be ordinary,