Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Chapter 48

A trace of mockery flashed in Mia’s eyes. “Some personal matters delayed me for three years, that’s all.”

Three years ago, she’d married Timothy. Off stage, Timothy frowned. Was she saying that he’d held her back for three years?

He leaned back, feeling annoyed as he glared at Mia. How dare she imply that! She was the one who’d married him for money!

Maya subconsciously glanced at Timothy. When she noticed how he only had eyes for Mia, she clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. Her gaze darkened.

At this moment, the chief coordinator said, “Feel free to say a few more words, Ms. Bowen. Quite a number of people here are curious to know more about Zoe’s -or perhaps I should say, your–participation in this competition.”

Mia accepted the microphone with a glance at Maya. “Firstly, I have to thank Ms. Lane for allowing me to experience going from being eliminated to winning first place.”

Maya could barely keep her smile in place. Still, she had to force herself to put on an awkward smile.

Mia looked at the audience off–stage and continued, “Secondly, I want to thank someone else for my victory today. If not for him, I wouldn’t be where I am now, nor would I have won this award.“1

coordinator asked excitedly, “And who

smiled without answering. She walked off stage with the

watched as Mia headed in Timothy’s direction. Her expression shifted. What was

his eyes flashed. He slowly sat up straight as his heart inexplicably started racing. He

straightened his legs

gazes landed on them. At this moment, Mia

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+15 BONUS

champagne–colored dress brushed against the back of his hand; the scented material was as smooth as her skin.

slightly. His fingers twitched, but

He turned to see Mia moving past two rows of seats to throw herself into a man’s arms.

frostier than

they saw Mia throw her arms around a

as she hugged him. With a smile, she

requesting for the judges to score the