Chapter 266
As soon as Miranda saw that anything related to her ship was trending, with votes being cast everywhere, she knew something was up. Those big spender accounts, the ones throwing money to boost rankings, were all familiar faces.
Marion had just finished a call with some bigwig when Miranda’s call came through.
“You did this, didn’t you?” Miranda got straight to the point.
Marion couldn’t stop grinning. “You found out? Let me tell you, the traffic is insane. I knew it, it’s got to be you! Making money in this industry is a piece of cake.”
Miranda didn’t really care how Marion made money. “It’s just a bit underhanded.”
Marion squinted with glee, looking at the figures on the leaderboards. “If I don’t make this easy money, someone else will. Besides, it’s all in good fun.”
Miranda thought it was a bit unethical, but she didn’t have much to say against it. As Marion pointed out, it was all just entertainment for everyone. She was more interested in something else. “How’s that thing going?”
Marion replied, “It’s almost time to reel them in. They’re running on fumes now, and they’ll soon be desperate for a lifeline. If they don’t find one, they’re in real trouble. Let’s wait a little longer; they’re probably trying to hold
out.”
Miranda gave a simple acknowledgement. “A dying horse still kicks. If they see a chance, they won’t hesitate to fight back.”
Marion arched an eyebrow, full of confidence. “They won’t get the chance.”
Miranda curled her lips upward. “Nor will they have an escape plan.”
Because she would cut off their retreat.
–“Oh, by the way, do you have a beef with Celeste?” Marion suddenly asked. “This woman has some
connections. Quite a few media outlets and influencers are on her side, and she’s got a pretty solid public image. If you’re up against her, it might get tricky.”
He could handle it, but if he did, it would definitely turn into an all–out rivalry.
Hearing Celeste’s name, Miranda guessed what was up. “Probably. Maybe she’s just jealous of my brilliance.”
Marion was rendered speechless.
Miranda continued, “Remember that video Wendy sent you earlier?”
Marion recalled, “Understood.”
Miranda said, “Go for it.”
Marion replied, “You got it!”
After hanging up, it dawned on Marion that their conversation had taken an odd turn. Was Miranda training dogs lately?
Meanwhile, Miranda hung up and headed downstairs for dinner. She took a moment to log onto the internet and share Celeste’s post with her own comment.
“Ms. Sterling, are you referring to the time you got so mad that you hit my sister because you ate her leftovers? If you love picking up scraps so much, just say the word. I’ll save my leftover bones specially for you.”
With a single sentence, she managed to both mock and lay out the incident. Celeste’s fans, who were initially attacking Hannah, were left speechless.
After tossing out that comment, Miranda shut her phone off. Today, her godmom was visiting, and had already had William prepare a whole feast waiting for her downstairs.
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As she descended, she spotted Crystal already seated at the dining table. William was standing to the side, looking every bit the butler with his elegant scarf. And her beautiful godmom was waving to her from the table.
“Come on, sweetheart, I made all your favorites today.”
Miranda walked over with a smile, sighing, “William’s skills are wasted just being a secretary”
Lavinia chuckled. “He didn’t always know how to cook. He picked it up after he started working with me?
William glanced at Lavinia, but quickly looked away. Miranda rubbed her nose, noting how her godmom and William no longer bothered to hide their relationship from her. Unlike as a pair of secret lovers they used to be, they acted like any normal couple would now.
William said calmly, “You have a point, Ms. Miranda Lancaster. If I ever stop being a secretary, I could always
become a chef.”
Lavinia’s expression flickered briefly, but she smiled too. “Not a bad backup plan.”
William pressed his lips together, staying silent. Miranda and Crystal exchanged glances, both sensing the subtle chemistry between Lavinia and William.
“Alright, let’s eat. I heard from the housekeeper that you girls just snack when I’m not around, especially you, Crystal. You need a proper meal to have the energy for your studies,” Lavinia said as she piled Crystal’s plate with food.
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