Chapter 426

As Maya ended the call, she became more determined than ever to thwart Mia’s plans.

With Sharon’s assistance, Maya was confident she could stop Mia’s schemes.

Meanwhile, Mia had just left the hall. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of optimism.

Maya’s initial reaction had been priceless; her final act of tearing up the divorce agreement had unexpectedly played into Mia’s hands.

At that moment. Kennedy approached Mia. “Mia, how did your discussion with Mr. Barrett go? Did he

have any opinions on the design of the hall?”

After a brief pause, Mia responded firmly, “He assured me that everything is in order and didn’t raise any

objections.”

Even though Mia hadn’t had the opportunity to question Timothy earlier, she was certain he wouldn’t be concerned about such trivial matters. It appeared there was no need for any inquiries at all.

Moments after she spoke, Mia was startled to hear Timothy’s deep voice behind her, saying, “When have

I ever said such a thing?”

Surprised, Mia turned to see Timothy emerging. Wasn’t he supposed to clarify matters with Maya?

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

interjected. “Mr. Barrett, do

his gaze shifting toward Mia, who kept her head bowed. His lips parted slightly as he remarked, “Well, I believe Mia has some thoughts about me.”

teeth in frustration. With a forced smile, she responded, “I just assumed Mr. Barrett’s

hadn’t spoken up, couldn’t you have

was taken aback. What was Timothy

her gaze, she noticed the mischievous sparkle in

he was teasing her on purpose. She calmly replied. “Isn’t that exactly what I’m

the arrangement of the hall before directing his

with the stage decoration. That curtain over there

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of place.”

excessive about it? This setup perfectly

critical eye, Mia approached the edge of the stage to inspect the

acceptable to

dilemma. Who would have anticipated discord between this

married couple?

and exchanged a knowing glance with Mia.

the university’s main investor,

satisfaction wouldn’t hurt.

Timothy suggested, “Why don’t you open the

designed to sync with that machine. Once it’s activated,

they cost a hundred grand each.”

“After investing so much, is another hundred thousand really a

“You invested?”

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