As Mia locked eyes with Timothy’s intense, prating gaze, she instinctively looked away, avoiding


    direct eye contact with him.


    Despite this, a hint of confusion flickered in her expression. What was Timothy doing at her university?


    He had always been low–key and had never before made such a public appearance.


    As Mia pondered this, the excited exmations of women nearby echoed around her.


    Dana yfully pinched Mia’s arm, causing a slight twinge of pain. “Oh my goodness, Mia, look, he’s


    coming this way! I wonder who he’s searching for. That person must be incredibly lucky!”


    Although Dana’s words were filled with excitement, a hint of greed flickered in her eyes. Despite having


    written numerous novels, she had never imagined experiencing such a scenario in real life.


    Could it be that she was truly the protagonist of a story, finally meeting her true love?


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    Was the tale of the prince and Cindere about to unfold before her eyes?


    As Timothy approached Mia, Mia’s eyes widened in shock, and she took a few steps back, feeling the


    urge to escape.


    Meanwhile, Dana stood in ce, craning her neck to get a better look at Timothy.


    At that moment, nearly every girl in that direction watched Timothy with hearts pounding, hoping that


    they were the one he sought.


    Eventually, Timothy came to a stop in front of Mia. He nced down in her direction, but she was


    obscured by the crowd.


    Timothy narrowed his eyes slightly and stated, “I’vee to pick you up.”


    Upon hearing his words, Mia longed to disappear into the crowd. What was up with Timothy today?


    She remained unmoved, not budging an inch.


    As more and more people gathered around, Timothy became increasingly ufortable with being the


    center of attention. He took a step forward and extended his hand.


    Just as Mia was about to speak, Dana, standing beside her, eagerly stepped forward, her cheeks


    flushed. “Um, I–I don’t know you,” she stammered.


    Mia was startled. Had Dana misunderstood Timothy’s gesture? Or could it be that Timothy was actually


    seeking Dana, not her?


    Timothy’s brows furrowed as he spoke coldly, “I don’t know you either. Please step aside.”


    Dana’s expression froze, and she nced back at Mia behind her, her face betraying her


    awkwardness,


    Suddenly, a nearby woman burst into mockingughter, and Dana couldn’t help but realize her mistake,


    Infuriated, she stomped her foot and quickly fled the scene,


    “Danal” Observing Dana’s retreat, Mia recognized that the situation must have dealt a blow to Dana’s


    self


    -esteem.


    Individuals who have grown up in orphanages, such as Dana, often tend to be more sensitive,


    Just then, Timothy stood in front of Mia, his tall andmanding presence looming over her, which felt


    intimidating.


    Looking down at her, he inquired, “Shall we go?”


    Mia immediately felt the collective gaze of the women around her. If this continued, she would surely be


    the subject of gossip throughout the university by tomorrow,


    She instinctively lowered the brim of her sun hat and took a deep breath, Spotting a gap in the crowd,


    she swiftly stepped forward and ran away.


    Timothy stood, hand outstretched, watching as Mia’s figure disappeared into the crowd, leaving him


    bewildered.


    His expression soured immediately. Had she just run away? Was he truly that intimidating?


    Timothy pulled his hand away when a beautiful woman suddenly approached him. “Hey handsome, it


    looks like you’re not in a great mood. How about grabbing a drink together tonight?”


    Timothy nced at her, his tone cold. “No, thank you.”


    With that, he turned and headed back to his car. As he drove, he attempted to call Mia, but there was


    no answer.