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Miranda pulled back the expression on her face, her cheeks tense, carrying a firmer, more authoritative air.
Finn stared into Miranda’s eyes. “So, how do you n to talk to him? I that will that work?”
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“He’s been the envy of Kingnd since he was a child, the heir apparent of the Shaws, enjoying all the privileges our family could provide. It’s precisely because of this carefree life that he indulges in his romantic whims,” Miranda said, clenching her cup and lowering her gaze. “The heir carries the honor of the family; he cannot be selfish.”
She lifted her head, her voice cold and resolute, as if making a promise to Finn. “If he refuses to give up Tess, then he must give up his position as the Shaw heir.”
Finn’s usually indifferent eyes flickered with a trace of surprise.
He hadn’t expected Miranda to go this far.
“I remember the Shaws have plenty of younger members. Are you really willing to hand over the heirship so easily?”
Finn squinted slightly.
Miranda lowered her gaze and let out a softugh. “Mr. Lock, you’ve always been someone above the rest in Kingnd. Naturally, you’ve never known hardship. When you have no power, no status, and everyone can bully or take advantage of you, you realize that romantic whims are the most useless things in the world.”
She lifted her head, confident. “Abel has never suffered; if he stubbornly wants to experience it, I’ll wait at home for him to regret it.”
Finn stared at Miranda’s face.
Her extreme need for control and her self–righteousness were on full disy.
But he had to admit, what she said made sense.
<i>So</i><i>, </i><i>Abel</i><i>, </i>what <i>choice </i><i>will </i><i>you </i><i>make</i><i>? </i>
Finn’s gaze shifted, then he stood up, clearly unwilling to stay with Miranda any longer.
“Very well. I’ll wait for good news.”
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“Also, I hope you make an effort, Mr. Lock. It seems you haven’t let go of that woman yet. If your intention was to speak with me, you could have done so over the phone. Coming here specifically… It’s because you’re chasing her, isn’t it?”
Miranda called out before he could leave.
Finn halted his steps, his fingertips curling slightly under his sleeve.
“Mr. Lock, I’m actually surprised. I didn’t expect you toe to us for a woman.
“What exactly is Tess capable of?”
Miranda’s eyes were teasing, yet carried a hint of evaluation and curiosity.
Finn’s gaze swept over her from top to bottom, cold as frost, revealing nothing.
“Noment.”
He strode away, the corner of his coat lifted by the wind, emanating a chill.
Miranda remained seated, her eyes vacant, deep in thought.
At that moment, Demi pushed the door open, her gaze still following Finn’s retreating figure. “Mom, are you done talking?”
“Yes.”
Miranda’s expression softened slightly.
“Let’s <i>go </i>back.”
Demi noticed the shift in Miranda’s mood, looked at her a moment longer, but fearing her stern aura, didn’t ask further, and quietly followed her out.
The two returned to the Shaws‘ residence.
Gideon was already waiting for them in the study.
“How did Finn respond?” he asked, sighing, repeatedly rubbing his brow with one hand.
He wondered what misfortune had struck; Abel had finally realized the truth. Even if the woman he liked came from a modest family, he considered himself not overly rigid—but why, of all people, did it have to be Finn’s ex–wife? And it looked like Finn hadn’t moved on.
“He didn’t say much. I just exined our n to him.”
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Gideon’s expression darkened, and his brow deepened with worry. “Abel is stubborn. What if he really…”
He mmed the chair’s armrest, his face full of concern.
“He’s had it too easy; it’s time he faces some hardship. Don’t worry.”
Miranda spoke gently, her eyes deepening with thought.
Demi followed quietly, murmuring words of encouragement, though her own eyes were quietly calcting.
“By the way, I invited Tess to our home.”
Miranda spoke suddenly. Gideon, momentarily forgetting to sigh, widened his eyes. “When?”
“In two hours.”
Miranda nced at the thin gold watch on her wrist.
Gideon frowned. “She agreed toe? What about Abel? Does he know?”
“I specifically told her not to inform Abel. He’s busy at thepany today, and when hest went to Aetheris, he left a lot of work unfinished.”
Miranda responded point by point, and Gideon nodded. “Good, as long as Abel isn’t around, it’ll be easier to handle. I’ll follow along too, just to see who this woman really is.”
He mmed the armrest, asserting authority without anger.
Larson Estate.
“You’re going out?”
Tess handed La to the nanny and just reached for her bag when footsteps and a voice called out from behind.
She turned to see Violet watching her, curiosity in her eyes.
“Yes, the Shaws invited me over.”
Tess answered honestly, exining in full the email Miranda had sent her a few days ago.
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Violet furrowed her brow, recalling the obvious hostility Miranda had shown at the airport. She immediately realized this invitation likely harbored no good intentions.
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