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Elian kept quiet, but the smile on his face grew wider.
“What’s the matter? Did the zoo forget to lock its gates and let the beasts out?” Miranda said calmly.
She slowly turned her gaze towards them. “Do I know you well enough for you to criticize me?”
Her relaxed yet biting comeback left them momentarily stunned.
This wasn’t the Miranda they used to know. The old Miranda would have just shrunk back, never daring to talk back.
But now, not only was she giving them a piece of her mind, she was fierce about it.
“What are you saying, Miranda? Don’t go too far!” the girl who had spoken earlier snapped.
Miranda wondered, “Did you have something rotten for breakfast?”
It took them a moment to catch on – Miranda was calling them foul–mouthed.
“Miranda, you bi-” the girl started, but her mouth suddenly froze, and no sound came out.
She tried to scream, but it was as if she’d lost her voice entirely. The others started to panic.
“What’s happening to you, Lily? Don’t scare me like that!”
Miranda withdrew her hand and casually wiped it with a nearby napkin, acting as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, Elian’s eyes narrowed as he focused on the side of the girl’s neck. There, almost invisible, was a fine silver needle. You wouldn’t notice it unless you looked very closely.
Miranda had just casually flicked her hand, and that needle had flown out?
Miranda spoke slowly, “I’m quite skilled at curing ailments. Particularly the kind that affects wild birds.”
Elian couldn’t help but smirk at her words.
“It’s you! What did you do?” Keith shouted, pointing an accusatory finger at Miranda.
Ignoring him, Miranda turned to Elian. “I’m done eating.”
Elian said nothing, but his eyes colder than earlier. Miranda stood up slowly, casting a glance over the group.
The girl who had insulted her earlier glared with fury, yet fear was evident. She opened her mouth but still
couldn’t make a sound.
Her fear of being unable to speak now far outweighed her anger towards Miranda. She didn’t even understand what Miranda had done to her.
“Remember, my former crush on Theo was my own foolishness. But if anyone dares to remind me of how foolish I was back then again, you’ll end up just like her.”
With a cold smile, she added, “And since I grew up on a farm, I know how to handle livestock. So don’t bother being an eyesore in front of me.”
With that, Miranda snapped her fingers.
The manager hurried over. “Miss, how can I assist you?”
She handed over a gold card. “I’m booking the place for tonight. Clear it out.”
The manager accepted the card with both hands and quickly nodded. “Of course, I’ll take care of it immediately.”
Miranda nodded slightly in acknowledgment, saying nothing more.
This gold card was a token of appreciation from the Lancaster family. It allowed her access to complimentary
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services at any Lancaster Group establishment, along with VIP privileges.
The Lancaster family had holdings in various industries, and only those with influence within the family or those considered valuable to them had such a card.
This restaurant happened to be part of the Lancaster Group’s dining ventures. Miranda only realized this after coming in, she hadn’t known when choosing the place.
Seeing the manager’s deference towards Miranda and hearing her words left the group in shock. How on earth did Miranda wield such power?
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