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Everyone watched the story unfold as if it were a gripping TV drama: the splendid rise and its inevitable downfall.
After the scandal of mistaken identity between the heiresses, Arabella had become a tabloid sensation, spiraling into infamy by harming her own family. The whole saga was more riveting than any soap opera.
Even the writers of TV shows wouldn’t dare concoct such a tale!
The police issued a nationwide warrant, placing a bounty on Arabella’s capture. Miranda, having had her run–ins with Arabella, was routinely questioned by the authorities.
But before Miranda’s conversation with the police, the Hawke family made headlines. Their company, NeuraCore, was officially acquired by the Novus Group as its affiliation, and the entire Hawkes retreated from the company’s management, severing all their ties to it.
This sale meant that from that moment on, the Hawke family had no connection to NeuraCore.
The announcement caused quite the uproar. The elite circles, however, were strangely quiet, having foreseen the fall. After all, they’d witnessed plenty of bankruptcies.
While the outsiders didn’t know about their situation, people in the circles were aware for the business entanglement. They knew the Hawkes had no choice but to sell NeuraCore to liquidate assets.
If they hadn’t, the financial holes would have widened, leaving them with nothing but a financial mess and not a penny to their name.
Rumor had it that NeuraCore was sold for a pittance, the buyers driving a hard bargain. But with no other offers on the table, the Hawkes had to bite the bullet and sell for peanuts.
At least by selling, they could salvage something. If they delayed any longer, nobody would have bought Neura Core, even at half its value.
The downfall of the Hawke family was a cautionary tale. Once a prominent name in Zephra, they had now crumbled, forced to sell their legacy for pocket change.
Their troubles weren’t limited to business. Allegedly, the couple at the helm of the Hawke family was also heading for divorce.
Dorian had completely stepped back from any business involvement, severing ties with everything. Alistair Hawke & Associates shut its doors due to numerous legal disputes.
Orion’s dream of pursuing music was curtailed by the family’s bankruptcy, revealing that his supposed musical genius was nothing but clever marketing. Lysander, once a gaming prodigy idolized by many, had also fallen from grace.
The Hawke family’s disintegration served as a stark reminder to the elite: never adopting kids lightly.
When having children, one should make sure they were yours; not letting them get swapped. A good child could elevate a family, while a bad one could bring ruin.
After all, who knew if the adopted child was a blessing or a curse?
Arabella’s crafted persona and facade had led many to believe she was a true asset to the Hawkes, a genuine heiress.
It was only after the sale of NeuraCore that the police approached Miranda for questioning.
Miranda, ever the helpful informant, suggested, “Arabella seemed quite attached to the Hawke family. Even after being cast out, she always wanted back in. Who knows, she might return. I heard there were some unresolved issues with her brothers too.”
The officers thanked Miranda for her insights and didn’t press her further. However, as they were lea
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officer paused, turning back to Miranda.
“Haven’t I seen you somewhere, about two years ago?”
