Chapter 564

With that, Timothy handed over a business card with Heath’s name on it.

Jeremy’s face lit up with surprise as he took the card.

This was no ordinary gesture–It was an olive branch extended by none other than the CEO of the prestigious Barrett Group.

The opportunity to secure investment from Timothy held the promise of a bright future for Jeremy.

That day’s lunch suddenly felt incredibly worthwhile.

Observing Jeremy’s appeased expression, Mia couldn’t bear to watch any longer. She rose from her seat and exited the private room, making her way to the restroom.

Contemplating the situation, Mia couldn’t deny that having influence and authority could be advantageous.

Upon her return to the private room, Mia noticed that only Timothy remained, with Jeremy nowhere in sight.

She casually inquired. “Where’s Jeremy?”

“He had to attend to something and left early.” Timothy responded, fixing his gaze on her intently. “It’s just as well he’s gone. have something important to talk to you about.”

Drawing in a deep breath, Mia asked, “What’s on your mind?”

Timothy began, “Yesterday, outside your neighborhood, you brought up how it’s always been you who’s had feelings for me, that it was all one–sided, and that I never reciprocated those feelings-“:

awkwardly cut him off, saying, “Alright, please don’t keep

up.”

not how I meant

enough misery for your sake? I’ll admit, I

you, and maybe I was too presumptuous in marrying you, causing you trouble.

do you keep bringing up the past? Don’t

eyes teared up slightly. “We’re all human, with emotions. Can’t you

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loved you?”

Mia left the

she stepped out of the restaurant, Timothy hurried to catch up. “Mia, why are you leaving so suddenly?

Mia picked up her pace.

Timothy’s heart pounded with worry. He quickly moved to her side and took hold of her

finally slowed down and responded in a calm

Timothy remained silent. He held her hand

crowded at this hour, with many people coming and going, making it

narrow.

confident and authoritative

way, impressed by the

her head down. She tried to pull her hand back, but Timothy

to release her.

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