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

up that haughty attitude?”

“What do you mean?”

one would think you’re the CEO of the company

remarked.

stomped her foot. Yet, upon realizing she still needed

with Timothy, she begrudgingly

the nonsense. Hurry up and follow me.”

followed Shelly into the

observed Timothy’s customary workplace, which exuded opulence, fitting for

top floor and addressed the people in the secretary

and

the guest room for the time being.”

discuss, you’re

“I’ll just go

but entering Mr. Barrett’s office in his absence is not permitted. I

embarrassed, Shelly

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

expression; Mia remarked, “See, I

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 been a principled person.”

the two proceeded

th

their surprise, the room wasn’t empty. Maya was present.

three women convened in the conference room,

Mia together, Maya’s eyes betrayed a hint of wariness. “Shelly, why are

decide to align herself with Mia?

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