Chapter 0020
Perhaps not. I have other matters to attend to. Lets meet up some other time, Miranda replied.
She was on friendly terms with Calvin. Although she turned down the offer, she did so with a smile and didnt embarrass him.
Calvin noticed she held a jewelry box for a haute couture accessory. It seemed she wasnt making up an excuse when she said she had other things to take care of.
He agreed. Just as he was about to say something else, Miranda walked past Hansel and left. As she walked away, she stared right ahead and didnt even spare Hansel a glance.
Calvin could sense the tension in the air. Peeking at Hansels expression, he awkwardly tried to smooth things over. Uh, Hans, Miranda probably didnt see you. Dont take it to heart.
The moment he said that, Hansels expression became even more sullen.
Calvin cleared his throat and dared not say anything else. However, he thought Miranda was truly firm this time.
Sir, are you still getting an accessory?
Hansel looked up with a cold gaze. Of course, I am. Why not? Get me the most expensive accessory in the store.
Miranda didnt care about him, but someone else would!
The business banquet was held in a mansion on Nimbus Street. When Miranda arrived, many guests were already there.
Some of them recognized her and looked at her thoughtfully.
Hansel used to frequently bring her along to such events. Over time, people in such circles had gotten to know who she was.
that cho wae Hansols
girlfriend. She was someone whod gone from rags to riches
However, word had gotten out that Hansel and Miranda had already broken up Judging from her lone presence in the banquet, they figured the rumors
must be tive
So, they stared at Miranda meaningfully, Shed been one step away from riches, now, would she have to return to where shed come from?
Her six years of effort had been in vain, and shed even been abandoned. Wasnt that the juiciest gossip ever?
Miranda ignored all the looks and made her way to Winter. She handed the latter the accessory personally.
Mimi, why dont you stay and enjoy the night? The dishes are quite tasty tonight.
Ill pass. Go easy on alcohol, and be careful on your way back.
Okay. Winter didnt persuade her to stay. She knew what the onlookers were thinking about. Miranda would only feel humiliated if she stayed. I heard you, you nag! Ill get Leo to take you back.
Miranda hummed in agreement and turned to leave.
Meanwhile, murmurs erupted in the crowd.
Did you see her? How dare she turn up? Shes really thickskinned!
Shes been with Hansel for six years. That must count for something, right?
How hilarious. Did you see what shes wearing? Even our housekeeper wears nicer clothes than that.
Everyone knows shes been obediently doing the chores for Hansel. Its not wrong to call her a housekeeper.
Ms. Sutton... Winters assistant, Leo Webb, peeked at Miranda.
As a man, he found those distasteful words intolerable. Still, Miranda was as
cool as a cucumber about it.
Lets go, she merely said.
Shed expected them to talk about her behind her back. When shed first decided to break up with Hansel, shed already seen this coming.
Leo said, Please wait, Ms. Sutton. Ill get the car.
Sure. Miranda stood outside the mansion and looked up at the sky.
The sun was setting, and the breeze was gentle. At that moment, a low but slightly drunk voice rang out. Miranda?
Turning around, she met that persons eyes. What a coincidence.
Micah Lawson was twirling the wine in the glass in his hands. There was a subtle look of surprise in his profound gaze.
Its been a long time. Fancy meeting you here. Let me see how long its been since we last met... It mustve been your graduation. Its a pity Hansel chased me off, and I couldnt even give you the bouquet.
Miranda felt awkward. Back then, Micah and Hansel had tried to court her at the same time. They were both from wealthy families and had dashing looks, but both were extreme in their ways.