Chapter 297
The ripple effect from this whole mess left the Hawke family with a gaping hole in their finances, leading to unpaid debts with a few companies and banks.
When the Hawke family finally reached a point where they couldn’t bear the losses anymore, NeuraCore was bought out at a bargain price.
Miranda had been waiting for this precise moment to expose everything, waiting until the assets were transferred.
Of course, the time they would serve in jail could also be factored into this process. Their actions over this period were enough to keep them behind bars for a few more years.
“You heartless witch!” Alden spat, anger twisting his features. “You’re going straight to hell for this!”
“Why push us to the brink like this?” Mrs. Hawke sobbed. “Even if we wronged you, are your actions any better? Sure, we owe you. But you’re driving us to ruin! Are you satisfied now?”
Mrs. Hawke looked at Miranda, seeing none of the warmth she once showed.
Miranda tilted her head slightly, her gaze icy as it settled on them. “Satisfied? Not quite, but it’s getting there. After all, this is what you deserve.”
At this, Mrs. Hawke broke down into more tears.
Miranda rose slowly. “Oh, and you should thank me. NeuraCore’s survival is no longer your concern. Of course, soon enough, NeuraCore won’t exist at all. From now on, just enjoy your time in prison.”
With that, she turned on her heel to leave.
She really did come across like a villainous character. No wonder everyone fought to play the villain in those short films. Being the bad guy was exhilarating.
“Wait a moment,” Orion called after her, his voice laced with hesitation.
“How’s Cathy doing?”
Miranda smiled. “She’s good. She’ll have a much better life from here on.”
“That’s good,” Orion murmured softly.
No one knew how much Orion had grieved after Cathy’s incident. But when it happened, he could only choose to believe in his sister.
She hadn’t meant it. He kept telling himself that. Then, when they pinned the blame on Miranda, he convinced himself it was really her, transferring all his resentment onto Miranda.
“I’m sorry.”
The apology came out hoarse, as if dragged painfully from his throat. But Miranda ignored him.
As she was about to leave, Dorian spoke up as well, “Could you take care of Sunny for me?”
Miranda merely chuckled dryly and walked out.
Behind the glass, the Hawke family sat, each looking more defeated than the last. But no one spoke; they sat in silent despair. Only Mrs. Hawke’s weeping filled the space with an air of sorrow.
As Miranda stepped outside, she felt invigorated.
“Did you get everything you needed?” the officer asked, waiting for her. His eyes held a touch of sympathy, and his voice was gentle.
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