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.

parenting is that? Do Nathaniel's children not exist

actually expects Nathaniel to hand the company

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

I can't believe you." The realization hit Isabelle hard. Every word Miranda had spoken earlier the accusations,

Cecilia's supposed dominance at the Rainsworth Manor to the fabricated stories,

her heel and

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

leave the venue completely. Instead, she retreated to a quiet corner, her frustration boiling

Miranda left, everyone gathered around Cecilia and Elena, chatting warmly with them. After some friendly exchanges, the crowd

of others, we must always uphold our dignity. We can't let anyone wrong

a soft smile. "It's

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

undertone of

you teaching me

"I

all in the past," Cecilia said gently. "What

this world, there are no eternal

ties. Their relationship as mother-in-law

the warmth reserved for a daughter. All she ever

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