Connor's surgical knife was exceptionally sharp, its edge gleaming ominously.

Nevertheless, Timothy remained motionless, almost as if he had resigned himself to whatever fate awaited him.

In that tense moment, even Jason found himself holding his breath. With a swift motion, the knife sliced through Timothy's sleeve, drawing blood as it left a jagged tear in its wake.

Observing Timothy's lack of reaction, Connor gritted his teeth and remarked, "You're truly tempting fate, aren't you?"

What a madman!

Unfazed, Timothy glanced at the blood-stained knife, his expression devoid of emotion as he replied, "Even if you were to kill me now, my answer would remain unchanged. I won't leave."

Enraged, Connor prepared to strike again, but Jason intervened. "Connor, why don't you go check on Mia's condition? I'll handle this." Even if they wanted to destroy Timothy, now wasn't the right moment to do so.

Upon hearing Mia's name, Connor reluctantly put away the surgical knife. With one final glare at Timothy, he warned, "Consider yourself lucky today. But don't think you'll escape next time."

left, Jason fixed a cold stare on the disheveled Timothy

“I've already told you."

I trust you'll be equally astute in this matter. Mia is now the heiress of the Lane family, and Ginger is invaluable to us. You should understand that Mia is no longer the vulnerable orphan who could be intimidated by

Timothy of his family's mistreatment of

understand. I just want to make things

what can you possibly offer to make amends? Mia has everything she desires now. What makes you think you have anything worthwhile to

the hands of your family, or when she almost died giving birth? Could you endure the suffering she went

that Timothy couldn't possibly make it up

If you hadn't staged her death and taken her

the excuses. Why didn't you take action sooner? Weren't you the one who suggested divorce back then? Your interest only

Mia and Ginger to be safe.” "You've certainly got some nerve," Jason remarked sarcastically. Turning to Peyton, Jason

that, Jason turned and made his way

bodyguards quickly surrounded Timothy, ready to escort him

and said, "Mr. Barrett, please don't make this harder for everyone. Your presence here might hinder Ms.

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