Caleb's silent thoughts echoed, "Tim, as your buddy, I can only assist you to this extent. If you don't step up now, when will you?"

Nonetheless, Timothy was no fool.

With a cold, penetrating glare, he shifted his focus to Connie and Lewis. "If you apologize to Mia immediately and clarify the false rumors regarding the alleged engagement, then I might contemplate sparing the Bowen family.” Despite this, Connie remained hesitant. "Mr. Barrett, what is it about Mia that has captured your interest?"

Connie had always viewed Mia with contempt, given her status as a divorced woman with a child. Despite Mia's position as the heiress of the Lane family, Connie believed she deserved significantly less respect.

However, to Connie's surprise, the CEO of the prestigious Barrett Group in Bern City was deeply infatuated with Mia, even willing to act as her humble bodyguard.

Timothy locked eyes with Connie as he stated, "I have chosen to be with her."

Timothy's words stoked Connie's simmering frustration.

interjected, "Mr. Barrett, perhaps you're unaware, but Mia has been previously married and has a

woman you desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there are plenty

gaze, Timothy

Caleb joined in playfully, "Ah,

caught on, echoing the

rooted to the spot, utterly taken aback by the unfolding

from the sidelines, never anticipating that

before her, Mia's gaze flickered with uncertainty. She calmly addressed the reporters amidst the commotion, saying, "I apologize, but I'm not the type of woman

you've got quite the nerve, don't you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in

don't be ungrateful. It's a privilege

retorted, “I have no interest

Barrett family four years ago,

Timothy's gaze bore into her, his

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