The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 614

Chapter 614 Miranda’s Shield

Miranda stayed put with Riley at her side.

She glanced over at Riley, who was standing there quietly and obediently, and figured it must be her first time at a family gathering of this scale-probably feeling a little overwhelmed and trying to a low profile.

Miranda couldn’t help but share some honest advice from her own experience. ber something-most people in the inner circle here, they respect strength, not ou walk in acting too nice and accommodating, they won’t take you seriously. ee you as an easy target.

eal-almost everyone in this room judges you by what you bring to the table. All that tiquette Teresa was going on about? That might matter to someone without real g, but it doesn’t mean a thing to me.

me here, just relax. Hold your ground if you need to. If anything goes sideways, I’ve got back.”

he coolness in Riley’s eyes softened. She played along, offering a gentle smile. “Got it, liranda. I’ll remember that.”

Soon, the heavy doors to the family hall swung open.

The men’s part of the ceremony had wrapped up, and they began filing out of the hall, the air still faintly scented with incense, their expressions solemn.

Now it was the women’s turn.

The crow insting

It d

to the hall. Riley stayed close to Miranda, but her eyes

ad just exited.

miliar, straight-backed figure.

beside his father, seemingly looking for her as well. His gaze cut d landed right on her.

oss the noisy room.

slight nod, the corner of her mouth lifting in a quiet, reassuring smile- w she was fine.

her, and he also noticed his mother standing firmly beside her. He looked away,

exchanged a few low words with his father, then headed with Wayne toward the lounge area outside to wait for the women to finish.

The women’s ceremony wasn’t particularly drawn out-just offering respects, a few words from the elders, and that was about it. All in all, it took maybe ten minutes.

Once it was over, guests had some time before the birthday luncheon officially began. They could head back to their rooms to freshen up, then make their way to the dining hall once everyone had gathered.

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