FULL NOVELXO Chapter 95
In the end, Arabella was a tearful mess, full of regret and apologies.
She confessed that she couldn't stand Miranda's refusal to acknowledge her biological parents and brother, which was why she had led the Zades to them.
It irked her that Miranda chose to associate with the more powerful Lancaster family while ignoring the Hawke family. She wanted to stand up for her parents and brothers.
She also feared that Miranda might have used some underhanded tactics and worried about the potential trouble it could bring to the Hawkes. So, she had Miranda's adoptive parents come clean with a few truths.
Arabella's words hit every nerve within the Hawke family.
Predictably, Alden and Grace forgave Arabella, feeling sorry for her being caught up with the Zades. Considering Arabella had an upcoming TV show appearance, the four Hawke brothers swiftly hushed the incident, ensuring it didn't leak out.
They even launched a PR campaign to clear up some of the negative press Arabella had previously attracted.
But beneath this facade of harmony, a rift had already begun to form in Alden and Grace's hearts.
Mrs. Hawke, in particular, felt a chilling unease whenever she saw Arabella with the Zade family. Words like "ungrateful" and "betrayal" echoed gruesomely in her mind.
Lately, she'd been hearing whispers from those around her, and online chatter about how Arabella bore a striking resemblance to the Zade family only fueled her discomfort each time when she looked at Arabella's face.
Even though Alden didn't voice it, his gaze towards Arabella was no longer as doting and affectionate as it used obe.
When Miranda found out, she couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh.
On the other end of the line, William's voice came through. "It seems the Hawke family hasn't really reacted to this whole thing."
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Miranda arched her lips. "I got it. Keep an eye on the Zade family for any signs of movement. Oh, and leak the news of Arabella being a fake heiress to a few gossip blogs. Make sure they know where the Zade family lives, too."
With that, Miranda hung up the call and continued driving towards Redrock Detention.
Recently, her godmother had lent her William, someone seasoned in the corporate world and intimately familiar with the ins and outs of Zephra.
Although Miranda initially wanted to refuse, she realized her own people were tied up with their careers, so she kept William around.
He was reliable, efficient, and discreet - a perfect fit for her needs.
Miranda knew that given Arabella's schemes, one incident wouldn't be enough to shake her position in the Hawke family.
After all, Arabella had a knack for
winning sympathy through tears and
sweet talk. A few well-placed lies
would have the Hawke family
believing her again.
Especially now, with Arabella signing with a talent agency and about to enter the entertainment industry, the Hawke family wouldn't want any scandals.
But once a crack appeared, it only
grew wider. And now, that crack had begun to emerge. Arabella waszno longer the perfect daughter they thought she was.
Miranda parked her car in front of the detention center.
She glanced at her watch; it wasn't long before a figure emerged. Her eyes scanned the area until they landed on Miranda's sports car.
With a smile, she quickened her pace towards Miranda. Moments later, she was seated in the passenger seat.
The young woman looked to be around twenty-five, with delicate features and pale skin that gave her a sickly appearance.
"I didn't expect you to actually come pick me up," her voice was cold and detached, carrying an air of lifelessness.
Miranda, accustomed to this demeanor, replied, "I don't have many virtues, but keeping my word is one of them."