Sensing Timothy’s gaze. Mia swiftly withdrew her hand.
She deliberately turned away, intending to stroll past him.
Despite this, Timothy deftly sidestepped, obstructing her path with an air of superiority. “Don’t you have
anything to say?” he inquired condescendingly.
Lifting her gaze, Mia replied, “I don’t think there’s anything worth saying.”
“Looks like you’ve already moved on to someone else. Honestly, he seems rather ordinary. Do you
genuinely
find him appealing?” Timothy remarked, his tone tinged with disdain.
Indeed, his choice of words was intriguing.
Mia responded with a wry smile. “Well, it’s a
two–way street”
It seemed ironic that Timothy, who himself showed interest in Maya, was now criticizing Mia’s
decisions.
“Mia, I never thought you’d be such a troublemaker now. You used to keep a low profile for three
years. I
truly feel sorry for you.” Timothy remarked.
“Speaking of which, Mr. Barrett, I’d like to remind you to manage your family affairs properly.
“Now that we’ve reached a divorce agreement, please ensure that your family, especially Shelly,
refrains from
creating any issues for me,” Mia warned.
Timothy couldn’t help but narrow his eyes. “What do you mean?” he quipped.
“In a literal sense, if it weren’t for Shelly’s maniption, Wilhelmina wouldn’t have dared to defy
Keegan.
“She believed that having Shelly as a supporter would provide her with protection, only to be exploited
and heartlessly abandoned,” Mia exined, her eyes carrying a hint of mockery.
“I spent three yea
years bowing down in servitude to your family, but now I have no ties to them whatsoever. Don’t expect
me to swallow my pride like before. That’s not something I can do!” she continued.
Having said her piece, Mia proceeded to briskly walk past Timothy.
Timothy stood in ce, and after a brief pause, he retrieved his phone to call Heath, instructing. “Look
into the
recentmunications between Wilhelmina and Shelly.”
Heath swiftly returned with the investigation results. “Shelly has indeed grown closer to Wilhelmina
since the Fleur International Design Competition.
“I’ve also gathered information that when Wilhelmina was being reprimanded, she consistently
implicated Shelly.
“However, reluctant to stir trouble with the Barrett family, they channeled their frustrations onto Mia.”
Timothy’s expression was nuanced with surprise. For the past three years, he had assumed Mia’s life
in the
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Nheless, Timothy hadn’t anticipated Shelly daring to engage in such actions.
o meet
A stem expression reced his initial surprise. “Return to the Barrett residence and summon Shelly to
1. me. If she refuses, deactivate all her credit cards,” he ordered.
In the evening, Mia returned home from the restaurant and was surprised by a call from Dominic. “Hey
Mia,
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Eva and I find ourselves with some free time. We’re thinking ofing to Bern City to see you.”
Given the recent upheaval, Dominic felt concerned about his sister’s emotions. Determined to ensure
her well- being, he decided to personally visit her.
Sensing Dominic’s intentions, Mia reassured him, “Dominic, I’m fine. You don’t have to go out of your
way to
be with me. I’m not a child anymore, and I wouldn’t want to disrupt your busy work schedule.”
Despite Mia’s insistence, she couldn’t deny the sce she found in her brothers‘ unwavering support
amid
these recent events. To her, the reassuring backing of her family was all she needed.
Clearing his throat, Dominic responded, “Mia, I have a few days off anyway, and there’s nothing urgent
at work.
“Alright, then.”
Upon learning that Dominic was on vacation, Mia chose not to press further.
Following the call, Dominic turned to Walter, his assistant, wearing a stern expression. “How did the
“Very smoothly.”
“Ensure they apologize to Mia. Otherwise, I won’t leave them with a single penny.”
Dominic’s face revealed a steely resolve. If this incident hadn’t unfolded in distant Bern City, he would
have undoubtedly ensured severe consequences for those involved.