Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 281

A sturdy and agile spirit. Had she stumbled upon a nest of soldiers? Here came another one.

Even though he was trying to keep a low profile, not even wearing a jacket on this crisp autumn day, his demeanor screamed military. Might as well have those words tattooed on his forehead.

Every profession had its telltale traits, something one could spot a mile away. And for soldiers, honed by years of rigorous training, it was even more pronounced—unless they were undercover agents, masters of disguise, who often managed to blend in seamlessly.

“Can I help you with something?” Miranda asked nonchalantly, pretending ignorance.

She figured this guy probably wasn’t acquainted with Beck. Beck and his crew knew her well enough not to address her like that.

Hannah started to take off her headphones, but Miranda interjected, “Keep practicing.”

Hannah reluctantly kept her headphones on, continuing to practice as Miranda had instructed.

Timothy chuckled wryly. “And quite the strict lady.”

One wouldn’t raise the hand to a smiling face, and Miranda smiled back. “Well, since you’ve already paid to be here, you might as well make the most of it. Wouldn’t want your money to go to waste, would you?”

Timothy’s eyes twinkled with admiration as he looked at Miranda. “That’s a fair point. I noticed you seem quite knowledgeable about marksmanship. Coincidentally, so am I. Do you have a moment to chat?”

Miranda was about to claim she was busy.

“One minute, a thousand bucks.”

Miranda replied, “In that case, I have all the time in the world!”

Timothy was at loss for words. Mr. Ashcroft wasn’t wrong. Nothing spoke quite like money.

Two minutes later, they were seated in the lounge area. Miranda flashed a professional smile. “Go ahead.”

Her demeanor was that of a professional conversationalist. Timothy paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts before speaking.

“Hi, my last name is Temple. I noticed you have an impressive knowledge of firearms and your aim is impeccable. Even in the relevant fields, someone with your skills is a rare find. Have you ever felt it’s a pity to have such a talent but no outlet to showcase it?”

Miranda’s eyes gleamed with understanding, but she kept her smile. “Not really.”

Timothy paused. “You’ve probably seen those TV shows where people with special talents eventually decide to contribute to the country or join related fields, fulfilling their potential. Do you have any thoughts on that?”