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After the shoot wrapped up, everyone was absolutely thrilled with the results.
Who would’ve thought a sister–themed photoshoot would turn out so amazing? It was a total hit!
The atmosphere on set was electric.
Both of them had striking looks, the kind one’d expect from real heiresses, not just any celebrities. They didn’t even need to pose too much to capture the right vibe.
They’d worked with plenty of world–class elites and even royalty, but none were as captivating as these two.
Since Miranda had a few more solo shots to capture, Hannah went off to relax as soon as her part was done.
Once Miranda finished her solo shots, she and Wendy headed to the lounge to find Hannah. As they approached the lounge, they heard a loud smack coming from inside.
Wendy paused mid–step, stopping alongside Miranda. Aggrieved, Hannah covered her cheek, looking at a young, posh girl in front of her. “Who do you think you are, hitting me? Not even my mom has ever slapped me.” The girl in question, with her aura of wealth and beauty, was none other than Celeste, the socialite who had previously caused trouble for Miranda at the charity gala.
The staff around them seemed too intimidated to intervene.
Celeste held her head high, a smug expression on her face. “Well, today I’m doing you a favor by playing your mom. Teach you some manners. Honestly, being part of the Lancaster family, don’t you feel embarrassed by your lack of etiquette? Or did you pick that up from Miranda?”
“I was here first, and everything here was meant for me. Did I eat your food? And what’s any of this got to do with my sister? If you have a problem with me, then deal with me alone. Leave my sister out of it.”
Hannah’s anger was evident, but so was the quiver in her voice, which was heartbreaking to hear.
Wendy, fond of Hannah because of her friendship with Miranda, was visibly worried. “Miranda.”
Miranda called a staff member over for an explanation.
In hushed tones, the staff member said, “Ms. Miranda Lancaster, here’s what happened. Earlier, Ms. Hannah Lancaster was resting here, and we prepared some afternoon tea for her. When you left for your shoot, Ms. Sterling arrived. She assumed the tea was for her and started helping herself. We didn’t get a chance to explain. When Ms. Hannah Lancaster returned, Ms. Sterling had just gone to the restroom. Ms. Hannah Lancaster started eating the cake, and when Ms. Sterling came back, she saw it and that’s when the argument started.”
After listening, Miranda understood the situation. At that moment, Celeste and Hannah were still in a heated argument.
Clearly, Hannah was at a disadvantage. Her status, compared to Celeste’s, was not as high, and she wasn’t the daughter of the Lancaster family’s head, which made her hesitant, worried about causing trouble for her family.
Celeste’s arrogance only grew more apparent.
“You really think of Miranda as your sister, huh? You’re so generous; would you be this accepting if your dad had an illegitimate child? Hannah, do you even know your place, daring to challenge me here?”
Hannah’s eyes reddened, fury blazing as she glared at Celeste.
“Hit her back.”
The three words echoed with a calm authority, the familiar voice bolstering Hannah’s resolve. She turned to look at Miranda, her eyes filled with even more hurt but also newfound confidence.
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Miranda nodded, her voice firm with command. “Hit her back.”
With her fears cast aside, Hannah raised her hand and slapped Celeste right across the face.
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