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?

during the evening. As Mia stepped outside,

"Watch your step.”

guided her safely to the car. He carefully opened the door, shielding her from any potential collisions and ensuring her head was

car, Mia felt a

a glance at Timothy beside her. He was clad in his black security uniform, sleeves

him in sleek, sophisticated suits, emanating an air

unsettled, Mia instinctively clutched her chest. "Timothy, please, just leave me

at her with surprise, noticing that she had closed her eyes and was murmuring for him

Was she intoxicated?

shoulders, his voice soft as he spoke, "I can't simply

"Then get out of

on Timothy's face. So,

and casually glanced at the driver. "Start the engine and

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

suggested, "Let's head

to

Lanes were to discover Mia with Timothy,

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