Chapter 183

Just as Shelly was on the verge of turning around, Mia swiftly Interjected, “Let’s discuss matters calmly,

there’s no need to be impulsive.”

Mia was determined not to become entangled with her adoptive parents again, having finally distanced herself

from her old neighborhood.

Despite any resentment that Bob and Mary might harbor, Mia was aware that they couldn’t exert any control

over her.

She was adamant about preserving the tranquility of her current life.

Wearing a smug expression, Shelly continued to drive forward.

Before long, Mia noticed the Barrett Group nearby. She hadn’t anticipated coming here.

Parking her car in the designated spot, Shelly proudly remarked, “Mia, this place is unfamiliar to you, isn’t it?

Allow me to give you a guided tour this time.

“Back when you were the Barrett family heiress, you didn’t consider this building worthy of visiting. However,

I’ll gladly show you around now. Don’t bother thanking me!*

Mia gazed at Shelly impassively and remarked, “Actually, there’s a question I’ve been meaning to ask.”

Shelly arrogantly tilted her head back, inviting. “Go ahead, ask.”

“How

you keep up that haughty attitude?”

became furious. “What do you mean?”

think you’re the

remarked.

Yet, upon realizing she still needed

Timothy, she begrudgingly

the nonsense. Hurry

and followed Shelly into the elevator.

exuded opulence, fitting for a major

top floor and addressed the people in the secretary

and it

wait in the guest room for

to discuss,

“I’ll just go to Timothy’s office and wait.”

Barrett, but entering Mr. Barrett’s office in his absence

embarrassed, Shelly turned away.

+15 BONOS

Timothy’s stringent rules. Despite being a member of the Barrett family, Shelly didn’t appear to enjoy any special

Mia remarked, “See, I was

hint of unease, Shelly retorted, “What’s with the scrutiny? You weren’t even considered worthy of being here in the first place. Timothy has always

the two proceeded to the

th

surprise, the room

women convened in the conference room, a subtle awkwardness

hint of wariness. “Shelly, why are you

align herself with

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