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.

"Mr. Barrett, perhaps you're unaware, but Mia has been previously

you desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there are plenty of heiresses in Nord

a hint of impatience in his gaze, Timothy retorted,

the exchange, Caleb joined in playfully, "Ah,

nearby reporters caught on, echoing the sentiment,

by the unfolding drama. What

from the sidelines, never

She calmly addressed the reporters amidst the commotion, saying, "I

the nerve, don't you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in Bern City, and yet you still dare

"Mia, don't be ungrateful. It's a

as she retorted, “I have no interest

time with the Barrett family four years ago, Mia was determined not to make the same

hearing Mia's words, Timothy's gaze bore into her, his eyes reflecting a

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