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.

barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her

to convince Tina to leave the house and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She hoped the

neither of them expected what awaited them. Instead of comfort, they were struck with a devastating

her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this is just a dream.

was too stunned to respond. Though the stage was empty now, her eyes remained fixed on the spot as if she were still trying to process what

while repeating Tina’s words. She couldn’t believe

a wealthy family but an

the Garrisons had defied that rule. Their legacy stretched back for centuries, with ancestors who held positions of power. In modern times, they built

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

a connection, yet Miranda wasn’t just associated with them. Aren, the family

when Miranda showed up with a gift, but Evelyn

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

Who do you think you are? A socialite? The. daughter of a famous politician or businessman? Since you’re neither, stop dreaming.

replied indifferently, “Does someone’s family background really determine their worth? My family might be ordinary, but I don’t see myself as any less than those socialites