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Miranda’s expression cooled. “I don’t have time.”Sensing the tension, Ben quickly excused himself. “I’ll step out for the restroom. You two go ahead and talk.” With that, he slipped away.Felix frowned. “I heard that Keith Logan, former vice president of Lincoln Corporation, is now working under you.”Miranda replied evenly, “And what of it?”“He’s capable,” Felix said. “Someone you can trust.”Miranda frowned. Was this really all he wanted to talk about?“My mom and grandma want to see Mia this weekend. I’ll come by Friday afternoon to pick her up,” Felix added.Miranda remembered that Susan had already mentioned this on the phone. She nodded. “All right.”Felix looked as if he had more to say, but his phone rang. After glancing at the screen, he said, “I have to go,” and walked away.Miranda waited outside Ben’s office. Ten minutes later, Ben returned to find her still standing there. He smiled. “Mr. Gibson already left?”“Yes,” Miranda said. “Mr. Zeller, one of the data s

At noon, Xena and her mother, Zoe Spencer, joined Fiona and her mother, Gloria York, for lunch at an upscale restaurant.Zoe was in her early fifties and still carried herself with grace. Once a struggling bit-part actress, she had been sent abroad while pregnant and endured a hard life for eighteen years. Everything changed the year Xena turned eighteen. Overnight, her circumstances shifted. From washing dishes to survive, she became known as the mother of an international concert pianist, suddenly surrounded by envy.Now, after eight years of comfort and privilege, she had developed the polished mannerisms of a society matron.Gloria spoke bitterly. “That mistress has been quiet for the past couple of days, but she’s still a constant source of trouble.”“Don’t worry, Gloria. I’ll handle Roger. You just need to hold your head high as Mrs. York and put that woman in her place,” Zoe said heatedly.Neither Xena nor Fiona spoke. Hearing their fathers’ affairs laid out at the table le

Felix turned, the afternoon sunlight falling across him, but it did nothing to soften the forbidding aura that kept others at a distance.Just then, Gavin knocked and stepped inside. “Mr. Gibson, it’s time for your meeting.”Xena froze for a moment as Felix walked out of the office. Gavin came over and said politely, “Ms. Spencer, would you like to wait for him in the lounge?”“No need. I should head home,” Xena replied, picking up her bag and leaving.At the York residence, Roger listened to Xena’s account but still could not let go. “It’s all that Miranda’s fault. If it weren’t for her meddling, I wouldn’t be in this mess.”The mention of Miranda stirred resentment in Xena as well. She believed Miranda had deliberately set her sights on the York family.“Dad, let’s just follow Felix’s arrangement this time,” she said.When Roger heard that Felix had arranged another project for him, his expression finally eased. He looked at his eldest daughter. “I heard Felix is divorced. Did

“Grandma, you definitely have better taste than I do,” Miranda said with a smile.Mrs. Gibson Sr. placed the vase where she thought it looked best, then took Miranda’s arm warmly. “You know, my parents used to live around here. When I was a girl, I often came to play in this neighborhood. The lady of this house even gave me a gift once. It’s hard to believe this place has stood here for nearly a century.”Seeing the emotion in her face, Miranda realized how much joy this move had brought her.Just then, Susan came out from one of the rooms. Spotting Miranda, her tone was noticeably softer. “You’re here.”“Mrs. Gibson,” Miranda greeted politely.Mrs. Gibson Sr. sighed inwardly. The formal address only underscored how distant Miranda now felt from the family.*Meanwhile, a white sports car was caught in a traffic jam. Sienna gripped the wheel with an irritated frown. “I don’t know why Grandma insisted on moving into such a crowded old neighborhood. Look at this traffic! It’s a ni

“Sienna.” Xena stumbled forward as Sienna tugged her along.Mrs. Gibson Sr. let out a sigh and turned to Susan. “Have the kitchen prepare a few more dishes.”“Of course, I’ll see to it right away.” Susan was relieved. At least Mrs. Gibson Sr. had agreed to let Xena stay for dinner.Everyone knew what had softened Mrs. Gibson Sr.’s stance. It was Felix’s earlier words. By accepting Xena’s presence, he had made it seem as if she had been invited by him.For Mrs. Gibson Sr. to send her away now would only make her appear small-minded as the elder of the family.Miranda pulled Mia closer. Mia placed two flowers into her hands. “Mommy, smell them. Don’t they smell nice?”Miranda bent down and inhaled gently. “They do. They smell wonderful.”“They’re for you.” Mia pressed the flowers into Miranda’s palm before darting back into the garden, Felix following close behind to watch her play.Mrs. Gibson Sr. lowered her voice and leaned toward Miranda. “Mira, tell me honestly. Did you and