Mia's lips twitched with irritation as she stepped forward, seizing Timothy's tie in her grip.

The surrounding reporters watched with widened eyes, stunned by the unexpected turn of events.

Speaking in a low voice, Mia addressed Timothy, “Well played, Mr. Barrett."

She couldn't fathom why he would pull such a stunt in front of the reporters.

Unfazed by Mia's agitation, Timothy leaned down to meet her gaze. "The media has been spreading rumors about you being a divorced single mother. I don't want to see them tarnish your reputation.”

“Timothy, just stop. You're here today for the signing ceremony to address the fraudulent contract with the Bowen family.

"Don't veer off topic and indulge in nonsensical banter with the media. They're not interested in our personal affairs!" Mia snapped.

grumble, “Really? We're utterly engrossed in this gossip and are

in response to Mia's words. "Alright, we'll do as you say. Let's focus on addressing the forgery issue now. How would you like to handle it? You have the final say regarding the Bowen family's affair.” "Don't flatter yourself," Mia retorted sharply. "With the Lane family backing me, the Bowen family poses no threat to me whatsoever. I'm only here to witness the drama between them and

and Lewis appeared uneasy, their tension palpable. They hadn't expected Timothy to pursue Mia because

had been filled with inexplicable events,

could Mia possibly be

previously assumed Mia had become involved with some outsider, resulting in

who could have imagined that Mia was married to Timothy and had even given birth

news had been tightly concealed, as there wasn't even a hint of it circulating in the

should the Bowens

and had two children with him, Timothy surely wouldn't be lenient with

nervous demeanor, Connie turned to Lewis and implored, "What should we do? Lewis,

was also overwhelmed with regret. He never anticipated that Mia's former

felt like a series

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