Chapter 292
Miranda chuckled transitorily, her expression noncommittal as she continued explaining the intricacies of nurturing these plants.
She was genuinely pleased about the upcoming events, but everything was unfolding just as she’d planned, so her emotions remained steady and composed. Once all was said and done, she intended to review the outcomes for each person involved, providing a sense of closure to the old Miranda.
As predicted, barely half a day after Miranda’s imprisonment hit the news, a woman named Cathy penned a lengthy exposé recounting how Arabella had bullied her, pushed her off the building, leaving her in a coma, while inexplicably, Miranda took the fall and ended up in jail. Arabella, on the other hand, walked away unscathed.
Cathy couldn’t fathom why the blame shifted to Miranda instead of Arabella, accusing the entire Hawke family of shielding the real culprit and fabricating evidence.
Simultaneously, Mr. Grey sprang into action, revealing damning evidence for the Hawke family’s framing Miranda back then, including photos of Dorian bribing certain people over dinner and analyses proving that Alistair had forged evidence.
Videos surfaced showing Miranda on security footage at the accident, but eyewitnesses confirmed she wasn’t with Cathy, and was helping a classmate pick up spilled belongings instead.
Cathy’s testimony, coupled with irrefutable evidence, quickly turned the tide, proving Miranda’s wrongful conviction orchestrated by the entire Hawke family.
Around the same time, a video surfaced from a user named “Sunny, a Hawke family victim“, where a girl in a mask detailed her torment at the hands of the Hawke siblings. She recounted how Arabella retaliated viciously against her for growing close to one of the Hawke brothers, with allegations of bullying, kidnapping, raping and whatnot.
The floodgates opened as more victims came forward, exposing not only Arabella’s misdeeds but also the Hawke family’s dubious dealings across various sectors, for instance, illegal confinement, kidnapping, and leading some people’s death through certain methods, etc., all for corporate gain.
On account of these disclosures, the whole deeds the Hawke family had perpetrated over the years were exposed, followed by the emergence of multiple victims who revealed what they’d gone through.
Aside from those unforgivable things they’d committed just for Arabella’s sake, they’d done a great many other illicit dealings for their company’s benefit in their respective field.
Mr. Grey then systematically dissected each of the Hawke family’s crimes, explaining which laws they violated and the penalties they might face.
In no time, the narrative around Miranda’s imprisonment shifted dramatically.
“Where are those who doubted Miranda earlier? It’s alright to be brainless, but not good to blindly follow the crowd.”
“Where are the skeptics who’s been blabbering insanely about Miranda’s ‘problematic personality‘? You all passed away or something? Speak up!”
“I always knew Miranda wouldn’t do anything bad, turns out she indeed is innocent. The victim is here, it can’t be wrong!”
“My goodness, the Hawke brothers are terrifying. Scratch that–it’s the whole family! How many lives have they ruined over these years?”
“Birds of a feather flock together. No wonder Miranda distanced herself. She rose above their filth.”
“Ms. Sterling, stop leading people astray! Talking about nonsense when you haven’t even fired it out yourself. Regret your actions yet?”
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“Switching from Celeste fan to critic–I almost wronged an innocent.”
“Quick, arrest the entire Hawke family! Enough of their harm.”
“Neglectful parents, cruel siblings, and a shattered girl. What a script my Mira has taken!”
The clarification went on smoothly and fiercely. Despite the initial backlash, Miranda’s reputation was swiftly rehabilitated. The public demanded justice from the Hawkes, tagging authorities to clear her name.
With all the proofs gathered, the Hawke family’s crimes became synonymous with corruption, prompting swift police action, and they went to the Hawke family estate. By day’s end, the entire family faced arrest.
In a twist, the police found Arabella in a Hawke family–owned villa, who was barely alive and clearly mistreated. This unexpected discovery was kept under wraps to avoid public upheaval, but Miranda was informed immediately by the officers, thanks to her tip–off. And of course, she also received the first–hand news from her people.
As figures connected to the case, Miranda, Cathy, and Sunny were summoned for questioning.
When Miranda arrived at the station, she was surprised to see Elian. He appeared to be discussing something with an officer. Spotting her, he paused, his eyes reflecting a mix of emotions, but his curled lips were reassuring.
“What are you doing here?” Miranda asked, puzzled by the coincidence.
Elian grinned. “Turns out someone in my company’s management had dealings with the Hawke family. I’m here to provide some evidence to the police.”
“Ms. Lancaster, this way please,” an officer gestured for her to proceed.
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