The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1393

Kenneth didn’t answer. Instead, a soft, mocking laugh slipped from his lips. The sound was low and smooth, but sharp enough to carry a bite. It lingered in the air, making everyone a little uneasy.

In that moment, every head turned to look at him. As their eyes landed on Kenneth’s striking features, that cool, distant expression he wore made hearts skip a beat. There was something almost icy about the way he smiled, and the chill of it made Adela want to shrink back. She could feel the sting of his gaze. Big, round tears started rolling down her cheeks, but she didn’t dare make a peep.

Everyone in showbiz knew Kenneth for his carefree charm and laid-back personality. He had a reputation for patience, for always playing things cool. But right now, he looked like a completely different person.

Adela bit down hard on her lip, her eyes darting to her manager beside her, silently begging for help.

“Kenneth.” Picking up on her panic, the manager quickly stepped forward and gently pulled Adela behind him with a nervous smile. “Adela’s new here. She’s still learning how everything works. Last night got a little out of hand, people had too much to drink, and things just kind of… happened. She didn’t mean for any of this.”

He noticed Kenneth’s eyes narrow and, feeling a rush of panic, tried to push his explanation a little further. “Really, Kenneth. Let me apologize on her behalf.”

“‘Things just happened’?” Kenneth leaned back in his seat, a thin, cold smirk curling on his lips. “And it was just by chance that she ended up right in my arms, huh? What are the odds?”

No one even had time to react before Kenneth’s voice cut through the room again, icier than before.

“There were, what, over twenty people at that dinner? But when the video pops up online, it’s just the two of us left.” Without looking up, he scrolled through his phone, the corner of his mouth raised in a chilling kind of smile. “You really have to hand it to these paparazzi.”

Adela’s face went sheet white. The staff started whispering, glancing around nervously. It was obvious—Kenneth knew exactly what was going on.

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