The call ended, and Mia received a Starbucks voucher from Nathan short after.


    However, she put up a wry smile. Her pregnancy meant bidding farewell to her beloved coffee.


    Ten minutes ticked away before Mia got the information Nathan had sent. True enough, the name tied


    to the IP address was none other than Taylor.


    With a determined glint in his eyes, Nathan inquired, “Do you want me to reveal this person’s identity?”


    Mia responded firmly. “No need, I’ll take it from here.”


    The campus forum buzzed with the incident, and quickly became the talk of the college.


    With no afternoon sses, Mia headed straight to the studio.


    Just as she took her seat, Felix emerged from the office, saying, “Mia, I heard about the forum chaos.


    Remember, a clear conscience is your best defense.”


    “I’m aware,” Mia replied calmly.


    Having unraveled the culprit’s identity, Mia had a n in mind to tackle the situation.


    Upon learning of the incident, Wilhelmina immediately forwarded the link to Shelly, shooting her a cold


    nce.


    Quick to react, Shelly shared the news with Sharon, saying, “Aunt Sharon, see for yourself. It appears


    Mia is causing a stir at college once again.”


    “Typical Mia, always stirring up trouble,” Sharon said, annoyed.


    She headed to the Barrett Group, anger fueling her every step.


    Confronting Timothy, she eximed, “Timothy,e take a look. Mia’s embroiled in a scandal on


    campus.


    “There are photos of her with some random man. If this gets out, what will it do to our family’s


    reputation?”


    Timothy furrowed his brow in concern, reading the forum’s headlines intently.


    Yet, as he scrutinized the photo, his expression noticeably softened. “Mom, this is all just hearsay.”


    Sharon retorted, “How can you dismiss it? Have you seen that photo?”


    Timothy replied with certainty, “I have. That car in the picture belongs to me.”


    For a moment, Sharon was rendered speechless. Eventually, she managed to ask, “Tim, are you being


    honest?”


    “Absolutely,” Timothy affirmed.


    Collecting herself, Sharon straightened her attire before saying, “Regardless, Mia seems to have a


    knack for stirring up trouble just when we least need it.


    “And speaking of timing, the doctor you enlisted met with an ident. Have you thought about your


    next steps?” Sharon added.


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    “Considering Connor’s recent departure from the Red Cross, Maya mentioned he might have some


    avability. Have you considered elerating your divorce proceedings with Mia?” Sharon questioned


    Tim.


    Timothy responded calmly, “Mom, I’m fully aware of the circumstances.”


    In a fit of indignation, Sharon stormed out of the office.


    Once outside, she directed her assistant. “Notify Mr. Shaw–Mia’s grant should be revoked. Someone


    causing such trouble shouldn’t benefit from the Barrett family’s support.”


    She couldn’t help but wonder, would her son have be so passive if it weren’t for Mia?


    After wrapping up her work, Mia’s phone buzzed with a call from Riley. “Mia, due to the escting


    rumors, the college has decided to revoke your grant.”


    Mia’s expression hardened with resolve. “Ms. Matterson, I intend to rify everything with Mr. Shaw


    firsthand tomorrow regarding the forum incident.”


    As she ended the call, a wave of despondency washed over her.


    Arriving home that evening, Timothy was conspicuously absent.


    Noticing her concern, Martha ryed, “Mr. Barrett called to mention he’ll be workingte and won’t be


    home for dinner.”


    Burdened by the weight of the forum controversy, Mia’s gaze fell downward.


    Yet, fueled by determination to address the matter directly, she marched to Kennedy’s office the


    following morning.


    There, sheid out the evidence she had meticulously collected. “Mr. Shaw, I’ve traced the IP address


    of the person disseminating these rumors.”


    Kennedy responded sharply, “And? The damage is already done. Furthermore, can you refute their


    ims?


    “Given your family’s financial situation, how can you exin your association with someone who owns


    such an extravagant car?” Kennedy asked pointedly.


    Kennedy’s probing questions felt like an onught to Mia.


    Gathering herposure, Mia replied, “Just because my family isn’t affluent, does a single photograph


    imply I’m involved with a wealthy individual?”


    Kennedy countered, “Then how do you justify that image? Whose luxury car is captured in it?”


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