Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 56

The Lancaster Group's banquet was the talk of the upper crust, though a few whispers had slipped out beyond the velvet ropes.

Specifically, there was chatter about Miss Lancaster's stunning looks and how the Lancaster family adored her. Then there was the juicy tidbit about the Hawke family being booted from the event over their own daughter's antics, which had made some rounds in the gossip circles.

However, the four Hawke brothers were savvy enough to squash much of the negative press about their family.

"Miss Lancaster, here's the latest on the Zade family - the places they've been and the people they've met," said William, handing over a folder as Miranda was engrossed in the script for City Secrets.

The role wasn't huge, but it was a paying gig, and Miranda was nothing if not professional when it came to earning her keep.

She set the script aside and skimmed through the details on the tablet William provided. At the sight of the connections and dealings of the Zade family, a sly smile crept onto her face.

"Leak a few places where Arabella frequents. And don't let the Hawke brothers off the hook either. Good siblings should face the music together."

William nodded, clearly eager to carry out the task. "You got it."

"Push Ethan's creditors to be a bit more aggressive," Miranda added nonchalantly, turning back to her script.

"Sure thing." William then added, "By the way, the school administration is asking when you'll be enrolling."

Miranda shrugged, "No rush. We'll see."

"Alright," William agreed.

Later, Miranda made time to visit Cathy in the hospital, continuing her treatment regimen. Though Cathy hadn't woken up, her complexion looked slightly better, showing some signs of vitality.

"I'll be back," Miranda promised softly to Cathy, who was lying there in the hospital bed.

As Miranda left the hospital, she unexpectedly ran into Luna, who was dragging her son along.

"You got into a fight again, didn't you? Look at you! You're breaking my heart!"

The blond teen was clearly annoyed. "Blah, blah, blah. Can you shut up for once?"

Luna didn't seem fazed. "I'm worried about you, that's all."

The middle-aged man trailing behind them chimed in, "The boy's right. You're too naggy. Boys fight, that’s what makes them men!"

Luna's eyes suddenly lit up as she spotted Miranda. She rushed over, blocking Miranda's path. "Hold it right there!"

"How dare you talk to me like that?"

Miranda didn't bother responding, instead continuing to walk away. Luna attempted to catch up, but Miranda was already inside the elevator, sliding on her sunglasses and waving a dismissive hand.

Luna was left fuming, shouting obscenities. "You ungrateful wretch! Don't forget who raised you! Think you're all that now, huh? My own daughter is so much better than you! Who do you think you are? Just wait! When my daughter inherits the Hawke family fortune, you'll get nothing!"

The blond teen sneered, "That freeloader's sure acting high and mighty now. I wasted my time sucking up to her when I thought she was the real Hawke heiress. Turns out she's lower than a lapdog to them."

Ethan spat on the ground. "Sucking up to her was pointless. She’s not even yours. Good thing your real sister’s treated like royalty. These rich folks are idiots, treating the wrong girl well. But she's right, your sister knows a ton of rich girls. Butter her up, and maybe she’ll hook you up with a girlfriend."

The teen chuckled smugly. "Don't worry, Dad. I’m a catch."

Miranda was done with that family. The hospital was crowded, and she didn't trust herself not to lose her temper.

If the Zade family wanted to mess with her, she'd just redirect the trouble towards Arabella. After all, it was only fair. Arabella owed her that much for everything Miranda had gone through in her place.

After leaving the hospital, Miranda had a meeting with Maximus, who had been asking to see her. He was the hotshot lawyer who had recently been making waves online for taking an audacious stand against the Hawke family.