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?

Mia bid farewell to the guests and friends, feeling slightly intoxicated. Luckily, no further issues arose during the evening. As Mia stepped outside, the

"Watch your step.”

gently supported Mia's shoulder as he guided her safely to the car. He carefully opened the door,

the car, Mia felt a wave

was clad in his

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

please, just leave

surprise, noticing that she had closed her eyes and

Was she intoxicated?

over her shoulders, his voice soft as he spoke, "I

mumbled, "Then get out

on Timothy's face. So, he was on her mind after

up and casually glanced at the driver. "Start the

unlike that of a typical bodyguard. The driver instinctively complied, turning to

pause, Peyton suggested, "Let's

be prudent to send Mia back to the Lane residence

the Lanes were to discover Mia with Timothy, it

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