Chapter 15
But even then, Miranda still had feelings for Theo.
That was until she caught Theo kissing Arabella and overheard their conversation. It was then she realized that Arabella was the mastermind behind it all.
Theo had feelings for Arabella, and it was Arabella who had urged Theo to post Miranda’s love letter, just to embarrass her.
In the end, Miranda was nothing more than a pawn in their little game.
Word of this reached the ears of the Hawke family brothers. To them, Miranda became a delusional interloper, and they took turns verbally attacking her.
Even Alden and Grace thought she was a disgrace, which was why they never told anyone that Miranda was actually their biological daughter who had been switched at birth.
With Theo’s sweet words, Arabella finally smiled with satisfaction and went off with her stylist to get her makeup done.
Meanwhile, Miranda, who was supposed to audition first, was told she would have to wait.
The set was bustling, so Arabella didn’t notice Miranda at first.
Miranda knew Arabella had always dreamed of becoming a beloved movie star. She had started promoting herself since high school. Her wealthy and beautiful image, coupled with her genuinely charming looks, had already garnered her quite a following.
Judging by the crew’s attitude towards her, the Hawke family and Theo must have done a lot to pave the way for her over the past couple of years.
When Arabella finally emerged, she instantly captured everyone’s attention.
“That’s Ms. Hawk, the real deal.”
“Wow! Even the heiress is acting now. Isn’t she taking jobs away from us?”
“Must be nice to have money. Just waltz into the showbiz whenever you feel like it.”
“You guys have no idea. This whole film is sponsored by Ms. Hawk’s brothers and her fiancé.”
The actors and actresses on set couldn’t hide their envy.
This was the perfect setup for a pampered protagonist in a novel. Four doting brothers at home and a fiancé who adored her beyond measure.
Everyone on set was both jealous and envious. They all knew in their hearts that none of them stood a chance at this female doctor role.
After a while, even the director was getting impatient. Arabella finally strutted out in a custom–tailored lab coat that accentuated her figure, her makeup flawless.
She was brimming with confidence. Though the role of the female doctor was small, it was one that could easily steal the spotlight.
She was already planning on spinning some stories about a supporting character overshadowing the lead to make headlines.
She was full of herself, acting like a diva, but her expression changed the moment she saw Miranda.
“What are you doing here?”
When Theo walked over and saw Miranda, his expression turned odd, with a hint of disdain. “You’re out already?”
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Chapter 15
Theo didn’t know the whole story about Miranda’s connection to the Hawke family, but Arabella had told him that Miranda had been jailed for doing something terrible.
Miranda leaned back against the rack behind her, her lips curling up. “Why couldn’t I be here?”
Arabella looked Miranda up and down. “Did your sugar daddy set you up for an audition?”
Theo was confused. “Sugar daddy?”
Arabella laughed mockingly, her tone dripping with superiority. “She’s being kept, probably got a minor role, right? I’ll talk to the director later. We can’t have a bad apple spoiling the bunch.”
Theo’s expression twisted with disgust. “Don’t you have any self–respect?”
Miranda crossed her arms, looking annoyed. “Do I have self–respect? Does that get decided by your filthy mouths?”
Theo couldn’t take the insult, and he snapped angrily, “Are you even a woman?!” Then, as if a thought struck him, his face twisted with disdain. “You’re not doing all this because of me, are you?”
