They never thought they''d witness such a scene in a real-life setting like this.


    Was there really someone who spoke so bluntly these days? Even in a setting like this, she didn''t hold back. But man, it was refreshing to hear!


    Compared to how everyone else was always careful not to be taken out of context, Miranda''s words were like a breath of fresh air!


    Even Hannah felt relieved. That was indeed her sister. Sure, she was a bit rough, but she got the job done.


    Miranda''s words to Arabe left Alden and Grace a bit diforted. And the four brothers didn''t look too pleased either.


    "Miranda." Mrs. Hawke called out, forcing a smile.


    Miranda nced at her. "Sorry, you should call me Ms. Lancaster. I''ve got nothing to do with your family," she said, turning her gaze to Dorian and the rest three. "And you guys too. Stop trying to im kinship or I''ll call the cops."


    The mention of the cops made the Hawke family shift ufortably.


    "It was our fault in the past, but if you could just forgive us, we could..." Mrs. Hawke tried to smooth things


    over.


    Miranda cut her off without hesitation. She scanned the room, chuckling impassively, "Trying to guilt-trip me in front of all these people? You sure think highly of yourselves."


    Mrs. Hawke''s face turned a shade of flushed and ashen.


    Alden said gravely, "Miranda, no matter yourst name, you''ll always be our daughter."


    Mrs. Hawke mumbled, "You''ve had your say with Arabe. Isn''t that enough?"


    Hannah thought, "What is this, a trantion for ''you''ve scolded Arabe, so leave me alone now?"


    Eyes darkening, Dorian stared


    intensely at Miranda. "What exactly do you want? In such an asion, our parents already humbled themselves talking with you, just to make peace. Don''t forget, everyone is watching. What will it take for you to change your attitude?


    Miranda frowned. "You came here to take the heat; you''re acting shameless, not me. How''s that rted to me? Don''t try to make me take the me."


    She''d always said the family was messed up. They just love passing the buck. They were the one who flocked over with their antics, and now they attempted to im it was her fault.


    They willingly tet Miranda take the fall for the spoiled Arabe and then threw all the me on the foster daughter, acting like they were. squeaky clean. Even when


    apologizing, they had to choose a


    scene.  vel''


    Alistair stepped forward, keeping his voice steady. "Can''t you just talk normally? Can''t you see we''re trying to make amends?"


    Listening to the Hawkes'' attitude toward Miranda, Arabe bit her lips so hard they started to bleed. Miranda''s brows knitted together. "What''s wrong with you people? Keep bothering me and I''ll get security."


    Alden and Grace''s faces darkened.


    Caius stepped in front of Miranda.


    "Keep hassling my sister, and don''t me me for calling someone. Stop trying to im family ties. My sister doesn''t need embarrassing rtives like you. Isn''t there some golden child in your family?" Caius nodded toward Arabe. "There she is. Go im her, and stop pestering my sister."


    He turned to Miranda. "Sis, let''s go. They''re showcasing some jewelry over there. Pick what you like, and it''s on me."