Mia couldn't hold back her laughter. "Well then, congratulations in advance to you."

Connie casually traced her fingers over the bracelet on her wrist, her demeanor dripping with arrogance.

“If you have any sense, you'd consider accepting this marriage proposal sooner rather than later. Otherwise, you might find it impossible to match the Bowen family's status later on.”

"No way. I won't agree to marry someone who is a bad omen, it's just unappealing. Besides, I'm all about looks. Lewis is just too unattractive for me, nowhere near as good-looking as my bodyguard.”

Connie's expression turned angry immediately.

Isabella chimed in, adding fuel to the fire. "Mom, she's referring to that bodyguard standing next to her. Since Mia is wearing his jacket, there must be something going on between them."

Connie directed a scornful glare at Timothy standing nearby. "He's just a lowly bodyguard without a penny to his name. Can he even compare to Lewis?"

Mia couldn't contain her laughter. "Who knows, your son might not measure up to my bodyguard after all!"

Timothy was far from

Connie any longer. She turned to the nearby staff and instructed, "Since Mrs. Bowen and her

you think I care about attending your banquet? If it weren't for Lewis’ sake, I wouldn't

up with the Barretts, the Lanes won't stand a

I can't wait to see

watched the mother and daughter depart, she couldn't help but feel frustrated. "Those two must

to take their medication,

Timothy beside her, Mia questioned, "Are you seriously considering collaborating with the Bowen family?

to collaborate, he should

Bowen family if it was

was evident as

the Bowens? It simply didn't make sense to her!

the CEO of the Barrett Group,

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