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.

away in her room and barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her meals, and it made her seem like a

and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She hoped the outing would lift

of them expected what awaited them. Instead of

Tina’s voice trembled as she grabbed her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this

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

repeating Tina’s words.

but an enduring symbol of prestige and

for

1/2

Chapter 0850

past 30 years, they had deliberately stayed out

for a connection, yet Miranda wasn’t just associated with them. Aren, the family head, treated her like a cherished granddaughter

showed up with a gift, but Evelyn hadn’t even let her

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

marry into the Johnsons? Who do you think you are? A socialite? The. daughter of a famous politician or businessman? Since you’re

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, but I don’t see myself as any less than those socialites