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Chapter 197: Tempting Offer
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Lady Sheffield grew increasingly pleased as she plotted in her mind. She resolved to bring Fulton to the Croyso estate more frequently in the future to create opportunities for Rose. If that didn’t work, she, as his mother, would give things a little push. While she was deep in thought, she turned her head and saw her son fumbling nervously, face flushed, as he spoke to Miranda. Instantly annoyed, she stepped forward and said sharply, “You’re not even married yet, so don’t act so improper here!”Of course, her son couldn’t have done anything wrong—this accusation of “improper behavior” was directed squarely at Miranda!Lady Langley, who had been watching the scene, thought to herself, Running to your son's fiancée’s home and blaming her, how absurd!Fulton had wanted to give Miranda a fan but couldn’t muster the courage to do so. Just as he was hesitating, his mother intervened, criticizing Miranda right away. Growing anxious, he lowered his head and stammered, pulling at Lady Sheffie
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The green-clad maid’s expression turned flustered. She hadn’t expected Miranda to recognize that this winding path wasn’t the one they’d taken earlier. For a moment, she froze in place but quickly recovered and said earnestly, “Miss Miranda, please come with me. I mean no harm to you—this is a good thing, not a bad one. Please believe me!”Miranda enunciated each word coldly: “I’ll ask one more time. Who sent you, and where are you taking me?”The maid hesitated. “I cannot say.”Miranda wasted no further words. She turned and walked away.The maid hadn’t expected Miranda to leave so decisively. Growing increasingly anxious, she stepped in front of Miranda, pleading to no avail. Finally, she dropped to her knees and began to cry. “Miss Miranda, the master forbade me to reveal anything. But I swear, it’s truly not harmful to you! If I fail to bring you, my lowly life will be forfeit. Please, show me mercy and come with me!”As she spoke, she knelt and kowtowed repeatedly. Her fair foreh
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"Forgive my ignorance. It seems I haven't been taught manners as thoroughly as Miss June, whose upbringing and decorum are truly exemplary. I must learn much from you, Miss June. But to speak ahead of the princess and inquire about another’s family fortune—how far has one fallen to act so disgracefully? Many thanks to Miss June for teaching me these two rules of propriety. So, may I ask, Miss June, what is your family’s fortune, and how far has it fallen?" Miranda asked with a warm smile, her tone gentle and cordial.She and June were already sworn enemies, so Miranda’s words were sharp and unyielding, leaving no room for mercy.Princess Gina covered her mouth with her sleeve, letting out a soft chuckle, finding Miranda utterly delightful.June, however, was left in an impossible situation. To respond or not to respond—it was equally mortifying. Her face flushed crimson, and she stomped her foot. "Miranda, how dare you be so insolent!""My information is limited, and I truly wasn’t awa
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June had initially worried that Reginald might scold her, but to her surprise, he said something completely unexpected. She was instantly overjoyed, her gaze toward Miranda filled with provocation. “Miranda, did you hear that? Even Lord Reginald says my manners are better than yours. Shouldn’t you be thanking me properly? From now on, I will make sure to train you well so you won’t embarrass yourself again!”Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed through Reginald’s jet-black eyes before transforming into a mesmerizing brilliance, captivating and bewitching.Princess Gina silently stared at the ground, inwardly cursing June for her reckless arrogance. She had been set up so highly, yet she still dared to be this brazen—she deserved whatever was coming her way! She was merely a distant niece to the queen, only managing to speak in front of Her Majesty thanks to her connection with Quintina. And now, she was already getting carried away. A person like her should be taught a lesson soon
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It was noon, and the sun was at its peak. Reginald sat under the long corridor shaded by a canopy of greenery. Princess Gina stood in a shaded spot as well, and even Miranda wisely chose a spot hidden by branches when she stepped back. However, for June to greet Reginald properly, she had to step out onto the open space in front of the corridor, where there was no shelter from the scorching sun. In no time, sweat began to bead on her forehead, trickling down and ruining her carefully applied makeup. Her entire body became uncomfortably slick with perspiration.Enduring that discomfort was not the worst part. The real challenge was maintaining a curtsey for so long. June soon felt her knees trembling and her body swaying slightly. She quickly steadied herself, but the moment dragged on endlessly. Her entire body began to stiffen, and cramps started to creep into her calves.Just as June was on the verge of collapsing, Lady Shaw finally arrived."Lady Shaw, this young lady June has impe
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Miranda sneered, "Andrew, get your facts straight. It wasn’t me who couldn't tolerate her; it was your fiancée who came looking for trouble! And if you’re here to seek justice for her, you should direct your complaints to Lord Reginald. Just turn around and walk straight ahead—he’s the one responsible! If you think I’m some easy target you can bully instead, you’d better think twice! A grown man, too scared to confront Lord Reginald, so you take your frustrations out on me, a mere woman? If that’s really the case, then let's make this public and see who loses face first!”“Miranda!” Andrew gritted his teeth, his face twitching with anger. "Don’t get too smug! You think just because you’re now engaged to Fulton, you can flaunt your power? I’ve been merciful because I felt sorry for you—having your reputation tarnished after I called off the engagement. But don’t think the William family is so easily bullied!”“Oh, so you broke off our engagement that was arranged since childhood, ruini
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With a decree from the Queen Dowager, everyone quickly lined up and entered. The young men and women stood quietly, not daring to make a sound.The Queen Dowager nodded and asked, "Who is Miss Miranda of the Croyso family?"Miranda's heart tensed. She stepped forward, curtsied, and respectfully replied, "I am Miranda, Your Majesty, the Queen Dowager!""Your gift may be simple, but it is a scripture you personally copied by hand, which shows your sincerity. I had the priest examine it, and he praised the elegant handwriting, noting that it is a scripture of blessing for peace and longevity. It’s clear you put a lot of thought into it." The Queen Dowager smiled warmly and ordered the scripture to be displayed.The displayed text was graceful, with no errors or omissions, as if completed in a single stroke.Receiving praise from the Queen Dowager, the crowd naturally expressed admiration. Soon, the hall was filled with voices of approval, and countless eyes were drawn to Miranda.Among t
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The King took his seat on the left and only then noticed Miranda, who stood with her head lowered. He asked, “Mother, who is this young lady?”The Queen Dowager smiled warmly. “Ah, she is a hidden gem I discovered today. Miss Miranda, raise your head and let His Majesty see you.”A sense of foreboding grew stronger in Miranda's heart. Yet, with no way to refuse, she slowly raised her head.The Queen Dowager kept her eyes fixed on the King, observing every subtle change in his expression without missing a detail.When the King saw Miranda’s face, a faint, unclear glimmer seemed to flash in his eyes. He arched his eyebrows slightly and carefully examined her. A trace of admiration appeared in his gaze. After a while, he smiled and said, “No wonder Mother is so fond of you. Such remarkable beauty is indeed rare!”Had the King shown either indifference or a dramatic reaction upon seeing Miranda, the Queen Dowager would have been able to gauge his thoughts more clearly. But now, with his m
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“Although His Majesty shows great respect and deference to the Queen Dowager, and her position in the palace seems untouchable,” Miranda said firmly, “if their relationship were truly as unshakable as it appears, then why would she need to use me as a pawn? That alone tells me—they don’t fully trust each other. I’m convinced there’s a rift between them.”Her eyes gleamed with quiet intelligence.“Besides, the Queen Dowager is from House Blackwell. So is the Queen. If Prince Zachary ascends the throne, the maternal family’s power will be overwhelming. Lord Reginald, tell me—could the King possibly feel at ease with that? Don’t you think he might also want to bring down the Queen Dowager and the Blackwell family?”If the answer to all of those questions was yes—then that was her opportunity.Especially when she recalled that moment at the Croyso estate—how the King, upon first seeing her, had lost his composure and shattered his teacup. Yet in the Queen Dowager’s hall, he had greeted he
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“Miranda, what do you intend to do?” he asked cautiously, probing her thoughts.Miranda didn’t answer directly. Instead, she returned the question, “What do you think I should do, Lord Reginald?”“Just as you said, the Queen Dowager is ruthless and cunning. She doesn’t care if she destroys you in the process. So, Miranda, don’t confront her head-on. Evade her, pretend even, let her think she’s won—just don’t suffer for nothing!” That was the real reason Reginald had come today—to warn her. Earlier, he’d gone to the palace to attend council with the King and was granted leave to walk in the royal gardens afterwards. That gave him the opportunity to send Miranda a message, even now, to meet her here in person.Though he’d already passed along a warning through a young eunuch, he had still worried something might go wrong. That’s why he had been hiding near the gazebo all along, ready to intervene if needed.He had seen everything with his own eyes.In the end, it was Selena who suffered
