Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

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?

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,

Mia felt a wave of relief

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

Mia's thoughts, images of Timothy flashed through her mind. She mostly remembered him in sleek, sophisticated

clutched her chest. "Timothy, please, just leave me alone,” her voice echoed softly in

that she had closed her eyes

Was she intoxicated?

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

get out

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

up and casually glanced at the driver. "Start the engine and take her home,"

typical bodyguard. The driver instinctively complied, turning to Peyton in the passenger

a brief pause, Peyton suggested, "Let's

be prudent to send Mia back to the Lane

the Lanes were to discover Mia with