Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Jo didn't waste any time. He flipped open his tablet right away, and up popped a grid of faces caught on hidden security cameras-some close-ups, some wide shots.

The entire estate, inside and out, was covered with cameras. Not that anyone would notice they were all concealed, practically invisible unless you knew exactly what you were looking for, or you were intimately familiar with the estate's layout.

Even the perimeter was under Jo's watchful eye.

Miranda hadn't said much, but Jo clearly had his suspicions about her background, and he definitely knew plenty of people-on both sides of the law- kept tabs on the young lady of the house.

That's why Jo took his role as house manager so seriously. Sure, he handled all the daily logistics, but his main gig was keeping an eye on security, twenty-four- seven.

Miranda glanced at the tablet.

Whoever it was, they looked like they were just passing by-not paying any particular attention to her place. Hardly anyone even knew she'd moved to Virell; her new house was bought through a third party, so her name wasn't attached to anything.

These people looked well-trained, though. Maybe nothing to do with her... but then again, maybe not.

"Keep your eyes open," she told Jo, her voice calm but firm. "We have the right to defend ourselves here-if anything happens, don't hesitate."

Jo nodded, a little too eagerly. "Understood."

His voice had an unmistakable excitement-almost like he was looking forward to the chance.

Miranda took a few steps, then paused and shot Jo a look. "You seem awfully excited."

Jo coughed and tried to hide a grin. "Not at all."

No way was he about to admit he'd been hoping for some legally justified action if the wrong people set foot on the property.

Miranda eyed him, unconvinced.

She knew Jo better than he thought.

After all, ever since she'd joined Rapid Force, healed a bunch of army vets, and handed over her formulas, she'd been awarded a First-Class Service Medal by the military. Her pharmaceutical company had only been around for a few days, but it was already under government protection, and the military had exclusive rights to several of her new drugs.

Of course, all of this was classified. Not even Rapid Force was in on the details.

And once word got out that she was growing rare medicinal herbs on her estate-and that the genius medical prodigy Crystal was living with

legal status: the right to bear armsand defend the property, even with

her-the house gained specie net

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Crystal was a legend in the medical world. She hadn't joined any formal institution or government lab; she just quietly grew her plants in

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Miranda's Virell estate, occasionally dropping another groundbreaking r and reviving a long-lost

species of herb. Of course the

government wanted to keep her

safe.

To the authorities, Miranda and Crystal were like national treasures-irreplaceable assets already making a huge impact.

And Miranda? She was basically the Pentagon's favorite new recruit, thanks in no small part to the Titans' recommendation and the gratitude of countless veterans.

"Anything else?" Miranda asked as she walked into the living room.

She stopped short, spotting Carter Hawke sprawled on the couch, shoveling potato chips into his mouth.

Jo glanced at Carter. "Well, there's also Mr. Hawke... he's still here."

Carter froze mid-chip, then flashed a goofy grin. "Hey, sis! You're back!"

He said it so casually, like he'd always lived here.

Miranda blinked. "Why are you still here?"

She'd figured Carter would crash for a day or two, tops. Yet here he was, still making himself at home.

Carter puffed up his chest. "I moved in!"

Miranda stared at Jo.

Jo shrugged. “Yup. Mr. Hawke's officially living here now. Upstairs, left-hand room."

Carter squinted at Miranda's neck. "Hey, did a mosquito get you?"

Miranda instinctively touched her neck-then remembered something, her expression souring.

This guy... he really did bite like a dog.