Chapter 49

Mia had to admit that she’d done it on purpose. She held her trophy tightly when she noticed that Timothy’s back was to her. It seemed he hadn’t turned to look at her, nor was he bothered by her earlier actions.

Mia retracted her gaze and caught Maya approaching them. She didn’t seem to be looking at Mia, though. Her gaze was fixed on Liam. Did they know each other?

Maya greeted Liam with a smile. “I didn’t expect to run into you here.”

Liam sounded cool and distant. “The world can be a small place.”

Maya wanted to say something else, but Liam didn’t give her the chance to.” Let’s go, Mia.”

Mia didn’t think there was any need for her to remain there. It would be good to head home earlier. She wasn’t too used to wearing heels and almost twisted her ankle as she walked. Liam held her up by the arm. “Slow down.‘

“Okay.” She linked arms with him; it made her feel more secure. She didn’t want to embarrass herself by slipping and falling.

When they got to the entrance, the paparazzi swarmed them again. “Mr. Lane, are you and Zoe currently dating? How long have you two been together?”

out of the competition three years

around. She’d never

hadn’t expected the paparazzi to be so persistent. He’d come alone tonight without his bodyguards or manager. He could only shield Mia behind him so that she wouldn’t get hurt.

Liam and Mia’s way. At this moment, Maya said, “It looks like Liam’s serious this time. It’s no wonder Dominic was

lowered his gaze. “She won first place with her skill,

underhanded tricks.”

salvage the situation. “This really was an accident, Tim. I didn’t expect there to be a mix–up between

watching the entrance this whole time. He said to Heath coldly,

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giving the order, Timothy strode toward the entrance. Maya remained rooted

she was in disbelief. “Maya,

about her on her official website. Many people have tried to link

all we know, she could’ve paid someone to get those designs done! I can’t believe how obnoxious she

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