Chapter 84
Miranda chuckled and introduced herself, “Miranda.”
“Calling you by your name feels too formal. I’ll just call you Mira from now on. Don’t forget to show me your rifle skills next time.”
Jasper was the kind of guy who made friends easily; his charm was infectious even after a few words.
Miranda just smiled, not committing to anything.
Jasper seemed like he had more to say, but he caught a look from Sebastian and wisely zipped it. Still, it was clear Jasper was quite taken with Miranda. He was trying to communicate with her using all sorts of facial expressions.
Miranda’s smile deepened in response.
“This is my friend, a bit of a free spirit. Don’t mind him,” Sebastian said, his gaze lingering on Miranda with a gentle intensity, thanks to the glasses he wore which softened his stare, not causing any discomfort to others. He was the quintessential refined handsome guy with gold–rimmed glasses – a classic look that could easily be mistaken for something more sinister, but Miranda wasn’t concerned about that.
“Not at all,” Miranda replied casually.
She didn’t know Jasper well enough to be bothered by him.
Just then, the manager of the shooting range approached them, visibly excited as he looked at Miranda.
“You’re Ms. Hawk from the Lancaster family, aren’t you?”
Momentarily taken aback by the title, Miranda nodded. “Yeah, that’s me.”
The manager eagerly shook her hand. “Ms. Hawk, could you visit us more often? I’d be thrilled to set you up with a free VIP membership! Just drop by whenever you like!”
The manager’s eyes lit up with the kind of enthusiasm only a businessman could muster.
Hannah quickly intervened, tapping the manager’s hand. “Let go, let go! Geez, it’s just a handshake!”
Realizing his over–zealous behavior, the manager released her hand, laughing awkwardly. “Sorry, I got too excited. Ms. Hawk, you’re welcome here anytime. Our club’s doors are always open for you! Just swing by for some shooting practice whenever you can!”
A beautiful sharpshooter – now that was a marketing goldmine. And being the Lancaster heiress only sweetened the deal.
The other two hotshots weren’t ones he could get in touch with, and yet this pretty lady would do the trick.
Caius gazed at Miranda. “Why not? It’s free.”
Hannah chimed in with a grin, “Yeah, now you can join us anytime, Mira.”
With a nod from both siblings, Miranda agreed. Why turn down a freebie?
The manager was over the moon. The range didn’t fear having too many novices, only too few experts.
If Miranda graced their club with her presence now and then, it could put them on the map, nationally and even globally.
Having watched her shoot earlier, he was blown away. In all his years, he hadn’t seen such a talented female shooter. In fact, only Mr. Everhart and one other could rival her skills in the entire club.
“Thank you, Ms. Hawk! You’re officially a VIP at our club,” the manager said, his face beaming with joy.
He then quickly turned to greet Sebastian, smiling ingratiating, “Mr. Everhart,” and then nodded at Jasper. “Mr.
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Vane.”
Both men nodded back, signaling everything was fine.
With that, the manager wisely excused himself, after exchanging a few more pleasantries with the Lancasters before leaving.
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