Tension immediately filled the air as Mia turned to see Timothy and Dylan standing in front of the car door.

She remained silent, curious about their confrontation.

However, Dylan showed no signs of yielding. He stood casually by the door, blocking Timothy's access. "Sorry, but Mia and I have plans to dine together tonight. It just doesn't feel right having a bodyguard in tow, you know?"

Dylan was taken aback by the bodyguard's audacity. He had never encountered one so bold as to insist on sitting in the backseat with their employer.

Yet, Timothy stood his ground. "As her bodyguard, it's appropriate for me to sit here."

Dylan persisted, "Actually, it's more suitable for a bodyguard to sit in the front passenger seat."

The two men locked eyes, neither showing any sign of backing down. In the next moment, Dylan turned to Mia and proposed, "Mia, why don't you decide? Where should the bodyguard sit?"

Mia paused briefly before suggesting, "How about we all sit together and make room for everyone?"

Mia's suggestion. Through clenched teeth, he objected, "Mia, are you serious? I have no desire

flared at Timothy's retort. "Watch your language, Mr. Bodyguard,” he shot back sharply. "Please keep it civil. There's no need to make a

I are simply friends, and you're her employee. We're just going out for a meal like any other group of friends. If you hadn't insisted on sitting beside Mia, none of this would have happened!" Mia's smile faltered slightly at Timothy's remark. With

turned smug as he glanced meaningfully at Timothy. "As a bodyguard, you

the door. Outside, Timothy stood alone, adjusting his tie in

his years, he had never encountered a manipulative "nice

found Dylan's behavior

Peyton was about to enter the car, Timothy blocked his

movements were poised and unruffled, as though it were the most natural thing in

a wary glance at Timothy. As he observed Timothy's somber

quickly retreated, clearing his throat. "Um, I'll just go sit in the other car at the

wisely stepped aside. After all, no one present knew Timothy's true identity. Nonetheless, Peyton was well aware that

becoming Mia's future husband, Peyton realized it

Barrett exactly? He has the nerve to stand up to Miguel without any repercussions—could there be more to his relationship with Ms. Lane?" "I believe so. Despite rumors about Ms. Mia's relationships with men,

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