When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1927

Chapter 1927 A Screening

"So you're admitting you lied to Ms. Zimmerman?" Cecilia asked.

Miranda turned her head slowly, casting Cecilia a glare filled with resentment.

Cecilia pretended not to notice.

Miranda said nothing. Her lack of denial spoke volumes.

By now, the surrounding society ladies pieced together what had happened.

"I've met Felix before. He's always been a handful. Honestly, I was surprised when I first heard he got beaten up. Seemed out of character. Now it makes sense. He was just playing the victim."

"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. If the mother's a liar, how much better can the child be?"

"I remember her boy used to bully another kid back in kindergarten. Walked around like a little tyrant, bragging that his mom told him he'd inherit the entire Rainsworth Group."

That drew a few quiet laughs.

of parenting is that? Do Nathaniel's

expects Nathaniel to hand the company to her son?

moment, her face grew more flushed with distress, yet she struggled to keep her composure. If she allowed her frustration

Every word Miranda had spoken earlier the accusations, the dramatics-had been nothing

of it, from Cecilia's supposed dominance at the Rainsworth Manor to the fabricated stories, had been part of Miranda's web of

Isabelle spun on her heel and stormed

slunk away from the group of high-society women, her head down and her pride

retreated to a quiet corner, her frustration boiling over. "Just you

left, everyone gathered around Cecilia and Elena, chatting warmly with

yourself well today. In front of others, we must always uphold our dignity. We can't let anyone wrong us without standing

smile. "It's all thanks to your

clearly amused. “When did you become so good at flattery? I used to look down on

but there was an undertone of reflection-she knew she hadn't always treated

me now?" Cecilia

out and patted her on the shoulder. "I must've been blind,

past," Cecilia said gently. "What

are no eternal allies, nor

and Elena shared no blood ties. Their relationship

a daughter. All she ever hoped for was mutual respect-and,