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?"

clenched teeth, he objected, "Mia, are

he shot back sharply. "Please keep it civil. There's no need to make a

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

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

and forcefully closed the door. Outside, Timothy stood alone, adjusting his tie in frustration. His gaze briefly darkened as he glanced at the

he had never encountered a manipulative "nice guy" who could outwit

found Dylan's

about to enter the car, Timothy blocked his path and nonchalantly

poised and unruffled, as though it were the

taken, Peyton hesitated, casting a wary glance at Timothy. As he observed Timothy's somber expression, Peyton couldn't shake the sense of impending danger

I'll just go sit in the other car at the

knew Timothy's true identity. Nonetheless, Peyton was well aware that

Mia's future husband, Peyton realized it would

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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