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, are you serious? I

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

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 a smirk, she offered, "Dylan,

smug as he glanced meaningfully at Timothy. "As a bodyguard, you should know how to

and forcefully closed the door. Outside, Timothy stood alone, adjusting his

never encountered a manipulative "nice

found Dylan's

to enter the car, Timothy blocked his path and nonchalantly

though it were

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

just go sit in the

challenge Timothy for the seat, Peyton wisely stepped aside. After all, no one present knew Timothy's true identity. Nonetheless, Peyton

husband, Peyton

bodyguards in the back of the car. Some of them couldn't help but speculate, "Who is this Mr. Barrett exactly? He has the nerve to stand up to Miguel without any repercussions—could there be more to his

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