Chapter 7
William was a young man with the air and attire of a corporate professional, his features strikingly handsome and refined. It was clear he’d received an excellent education and professional training.
Miranda said, “Got it. Tell Ms. Lancaster that there’s no need to rush for Mrs. Anna Lancaster. Her body still needs time to adjust. If I’m free, I’ll drop by for a follow–up.”
William nodded, sweeping another glance at Miranda. He was somewhat taken aback; even with his vast experience in meeting people, he found it hard to believe that this young woman possessed such remarkable medical skills.
If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he’d probably assume it was a scam. If the government ever found out, Ms. Hawk would surely become a national treasure.
Having been away from society for two years, Miranda didn’t object when William offered to take her shopping at the mall.
As soon as they arrived, William steered her straight into a luxury boutique.
“Ma’am, these are the latest models of the year.”
Miranda had just picked up a designer handbag when she heard a familiar voice.
“Orion, does this bag suit me?” Arabella asked, turning to Orion, who had accompanied her on the shopping trip.
Orion crossed his arms. “You’re adorable. Of course, it suits you.”
Arabella beamed at his words.
Another man, who looked almost identical to Orion, laughed and said, “Bella, your Orion’s broke at the moment.
Don’t count on him.
“Lysander, aren’t you broke?” Orion raised an eyebrow.
At this point, the shop assistants couldn’t help but whisper about the three siblings.
“I’m so jealous of Ms. Hawk. She has two such handsome and doting twin brothers.”
“You have no idea. Ms. Hawk also has two even more dashing brothers. One’s a CEO, and the other’s a top lawyer. They say the Hawke family brothers are all famous for being sister–obsessed. How many lifetimes will it take for me to be born into a family like that?”
The envious whispers and admiring glances from the staff filled Arabella with utter satisfaction.
She pouted playfully at her brothers, “I think this bag goes perfectly with me too.”
Orion and Lysander scratched their heads awkwardly.
“Maybe next month? Or… sometime later?” Orion tried to placate Arabella.
Arabella’s demeanor shifted instantly, sulking. “No, I want it now. Come on, just buy it for me now, please.”
“That bag in the lady’s hand, if she couldn’t afford it, could you please hand it to me? I’ve taken a liking to it,” a cool, young female voice suddenly drew their attention.
All three of them’s expressions shifted instantly.
Arabella’s voice was sharp and incredulous. “Miranda? What are you doing here?”
She sized up Miranda, surprised at how well–dressed she was for someone who had just gotten out of prison. Her complexion was radiant, her skin even more flawless than Arabella’s.
Arabella wasn’t the only shocked one; Orion and Lysander stared at Miranda in disbelief.
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Orion said, “Miranda?”
Lysander spoke coldly, “You dare show up in front of us? Why didn’t you return to the Hawke family when Alistair came to pick you up? Where have you been hiding? And why did you block us all? What do you take the Hawke family for?”
Miranda chuckled. “Why shouldn’t I be here?” She turned to the store assistant. “I’ll take that bag. It seems like the lady isn’t interested after all.”
The assistant looked discomforted as she turned to Arabella. “Ms. Hawk, do you want it?”
Arabella’s eyes widened. “You want it?” She then burst into laughter. “Miranda, are you kidding me? Do you even know what kind of store this is? Oh, right, you’ve probably never set foot in a luxury boutique in your life. You probably think that bag costs few bucks at a department store.”
She completely dismissed Miranda’s words as a sarcastic joke, lowering her voice to say, “Don’t disgrace the Hawke family anymore, okay?”
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
