Timothy immediately sensed Chuck's ulterior motives toward Mia. There was no way he would allow him to enter.

With a stern expression, Timothy retorted, "I couldn't care less about money. You'd better leave!"

If this were Bern City, Timothy would have dealt with Chuck long ago! Chuck's demeanor shifted abruptly. "Hey buddy, don't embarrass yourself. You're a Zalantis bodyguard, right? Let's see what you're capable of today. Take him down!"

With that, Chuck strode forward with two other bodyguards by his side, clearly intent on forcing their way in.

Timothy remained unfazed. He swiftly gained the upper hand against the two accompanying bodyguards, overpowering them effortlessly. Witnessing Timothy's impressive skills and recalling his past as an assassin from Zalantis, Chuck's bravado wavered. He became agitated and threatened, "You filthy bodyguard, mark my words! If you dare to provoke me, you'll regret it!"

After Chuck departed, Timothy remained standing in silence, his hand instinctively reaching to massage his arm. It seemed that the scuffle moments earlier had aggravated an old injury.

He waited patiently outside the room for a while, but Mia didn't emerge. Was changing clothes supposed to take this long?

Concern crept in as he knocked on the door. "Mia, are you done?" Silence greeted him from inside.

Recalling Chuck's earlier behavior, Timothy's worry intensified. What if something had happened to Mia?

entered the room. Finding it empty, he proceeded to the nearby restroom. Knocking on the door, he called out,

with the sight of Mia's bare back,

aback by the unexpected scene unfolding before him. Flustered, his Adam's Apple bobbed up and down

exclaimed, “Timothy, what are

gaze. "I'm sorry, I thought there

do have a bit

her dress, Mia struggled in

a hint of resignation, Mia finally said, "Timothy, close your

head toward her, but Mia's firm command echoed in the room, “Close your eyes and no

somewhat helplessly, "So, what do you need me

steps forward," Mia

felt something beneath his foot, suddenly realizing he might have

and reached out to steady Mia as she

you intentionally step on my dress?" she said through gritted teeth. Mia had initially asked Timothy to come in and assist with fixing the zipper

to take three steps forward, but unexpectedly, Timothy had stepped directly onto her

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