When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1927

Chapter 1927 A Screening
“So you're admitting you lied to Ms. Zimmerman?” Cecilia asked.

Miranda turned her head slowly, casting Cecilia a glare filled with resentment.

Cecilia pretended not to notice.

Miranda said nothing. Her lack of denial spoke volumes.

By now, the surrounding society ladies pieced together what had happened.

“I've met Felix before. He's always been a handful. Honestly, I was surprised when I first heard he got beaten up. Seemed out of character. Now it makes sense. He was just playing the victim.”

“The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. If the mother's a liar, how much better can the child be?”

“I remember her boy used to bully another kid back in kindergarten. Walked around like a little tyrant, bragging that his mom told him he'd inherit the entire Rainsworth Group.”

That drew a few quiet laughs.

“What kind of parenting is that? Do Nathaniel's children not exist to them?”

“Exactly. She actually expects Nathaniel to hand the company to her son? Shameless.”

Miranda, her hearing sharp as ever, absorbed every cruel word spoken around her. With each passing moment, her face grew more flushed with distress, yet she struggled to keep her composure. If she allowed her frustration to show now, the humiliation would only worsen in the days to come.

“Miranda, I can't believe you.” The realization hit Isabelle hard. Every word Miranda had spoken earlier—the accusations, the dramatics—had been nothing but lies.

All of it, from Cecilia's supposed dominance at the Rainsworth Manor to the fabricated stories, had been part of Miranda's web of deceit.

Without another word, Isabelle spun on her heel and stormed off, leaving Miranda standing there, alone.

Miranda's face burned crimson with shame. She slunk away from the group of high-society women, her head down and her pride shattered.

But she didn't leave the venue completely. Instead, she retreated to a quiet corner, her frustration boiling over. “Just you wait, Cecilia. I'll make you pay for this.”

As soon as Miranda left, everyone gathered around Cecilia and Elena, chatting warmly with them. After some friendly exchanges, the crowd gradually began to disperse.