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Chapter 147: Fulton's Arrival

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Lady Fitzroy's eyes held a peculiar glint as she looked at Miranda with a meaningful smile and said, "Perhaps it’s the Croyso family’s good fortune, or maybe it’s just the luck of you sisters."

Hearing her strange words, Miranda cast a questioning glance toward Lady Langley and Earl Croyso.

They both seemed equally puzzled. Lady Langley replied, "I’m not entirely sure myself. When we reached our original seats, there was a commotion. Just as we were about to leave, the steward came over and mentioned that there was still a room available here at The Heavenly Lodge. Oddly enough, the guests who originally reserved this place sent word at the last minute that they couldn’t come, leaving it open for us to take."

Miranda’s fine brows knit together. Such a coincidence?

She always approached overly convenient situations with a degree of caution.

"How could it be such a coincidence?" Selena chimed in, curious yet delighted.

"Indeed, it’s rather strange," Lady Fitzroy laughed. "I was seated i
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