As Mia's words trailed off, Timothy remained unfazed, gazing calmly at her as he spoke, "Before you arrived, I had already contacted a reporter from the media.

"I disclosed only the first part of what you said, withholding the rest for now. If you insist on keeping me here, I believe he'll likely publish the full story tomorrow.”

Mia was furious. "Timothy, how could you stoop so low?"

“I have just one request,” Timothy replied calmly. "I want to stay here and accompany Ginger during her treatment.”

Mia paced around in frustration before eventually pulling up a chair and sitting down, fixing her gaze on Timothy in the hospital bed.

Her anger was so intense that she wished she could just punch him then and there.

"Aren't you aware of my brothers’ sentiments toward you now? If they find out you're still in Nord City, or even close to me, your situation could become dire."

"This decision is mine to make. I am prepared to face the consequences on my own."

Mia massaged her temples in frustration. She couldn't believe Timothy was attempting to outsmart her at this critical moment.

culmination of her

in

her current vulnerability simply by reading a news article.

of compromising in such a manner left her feeling

and stated, "You can stay, but given your current situation, there's only one role available for you. You'll serve as my assistant, and bodyguard, handling various miscellaneous

Timothy agreed

assumed that someone as accomplished as Timothy, who had been the pride of his family

she had intended to make

his

that you're on board, please proceed

document, and Timothy signed it without glancing at its

any directive I issue. If I command

wore a smug expression, confident that Timothy

can't handle it," she thought, "he should just

surprisingly, Timothy didn't seem to be angered by Mia's statement. Instead, he held the contract delicately, wearing a mischievous smile. “I could even keep you

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