Mia glanced at Timothy. "Do you believe someone orchestrated this incident deliberately?"

"An impulsive, hot-headed young heir assaulting a woman at today's gala—such news surfacing could undoubtedly tarnish your film promotion,” Timothy remarked.

"We've witnessed similar incidents at past events as well. Some affluent men tend to let their privilege cloud their judgment.”

Mia couldn't shake off the suspicion that this incident might have been planned.

Timothy's tone deepened. "But isn't it too much of a coincidence that this incident occurred on the night of your film promotion gala? Who would dare to intentionally offend you?"

“You raise a valid point," Mia acknowledged.

Sensing something amiss, she turned to Peyton and instructed, “Investigate Chuck's background as well as his recent connections.” Despite just returning to the country, Chuck was acting audaciously, even going as far as to bring bodyguards while Mia was changing. It was fortunate that Timothy was there to intervene and stop him.

Given the circumstances, it seemed Chuck might be a pawn manipulated by someone else.

But who could be plotting against Mia?

ended, Mia bid farewell to the guests and friends, feeling slightly intoxicated. Luckily, no further issues arose during the evening. As Mia stepped outside, the cool breeze made her head feel heavy, and she felt a bit unsteady on

"Watch your step.”

to the car. He carefully opened the door, shielding her from any

Mia felt a

steal a glance at Timothy beside her. He was clad in his

images of Timothy flashed through her mind. She mostly remembered him in sleek, sophisticated suits, emanating an air of aloofness and coldness with his distant,

unsettled, Mia instinctively clutched her chest. "Timothy, please, just leave me alone,” her voice echoed softly in the quiet

surprise, noticing that she had closed her

Was she intoxicated?

over her shoulders, his

get out of my

face. So, he was on

up and casually glanced at the driver.

bodyguard. The driver

a brief pause, Peyton suggested, "Let's head

wouldn't be prudent to send Mia back to the Lane residence at such a late

Mia with Timothy,

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