Mia nced over, her arms crossed firmly across her chest. “I must confess, my connection with Mr.


    Barrett is more. than just a casual friendship.”


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    “Are you admitting to having an inappropriate rtionship with that magnate?”


    Kennedy couldn’t remain silent any longer. “What inappropriate rtionship? What are you all being


    taught here? Mia’s rtionship with Mr. Barrett is genuine and morally upright!”


    The students retorted, “Mr. Shaw, Mia has already confessed. Your rification isn’t required here.


    What kind of rtionship between a man and a woman could be deemed appropriate?”


    “Marriage, would that be considered legitimate?”


    Suddenly, Timothy’s deep, ominous voice resonated as he appeared in the office


    doorway, his towering figure exuding authority.


    Dressed in a refined suit, Timothy’smanding presence stood out prominently among the others in


    the


    room.


    A brief hush fell over the office as Timothy made his unexpected entrance.


    Mia was caught off guard by his arrival.


    Approaching her with a stoic expression, Timothy spoke in a subdued tone, “Are. you being falsely


    used?”


    Mia pursed her lips. “It’s just a slight misunderstanding.”


    Just then, Timothy gently ced his hand on Mia’s shoulder, pulling her into aforting embrace.


    Turning toward the nearby students, Timothy asserted firmly, “My wife values her privacy and prefers to


    keep a low profile on campus, which unfortunately has resulted in some unfounded rumors.


    “I’m here to rify matters today. Mia is


    my wife.”


    As Timothy revealed this revtion, the entire room was left stunned.


    The students who had previously interrogated Mia now appeared visibly unsettled. Who could have


    thought that Mia was actually Mrs. Barrett?


    Dana, standing nearby, wore a grim expression. She felt her legs weaken beneath her.


    Never in her wildest dreams had Dana imagined that Mia could be Mrs. Barrett. Could she even afford


    to antagonize someone of such high status?


    Yet, Maya had never given any indication before. Dana couldn’t shake the feeling that she had been


    deceived.


    At that moment, Kennedy stepped forward to intervene, stating, “You see, I told you it was just a


    misunderstanding. None of you believed me. Now, quickly apologize to Mia and seek her forgiveness.


    Exchanging hesitant nces, the students swiftly apologized, “Mia, we were misled by the forum’s


    content, which led us to react inappropriately. Please forgive us.”


    “Yeah, Mia, we had no idea about your identity as Mrs. Barrett. Your discretion is admirable. We were


    also misinformed by the forum. It’s all because of that deceitful anonymous reporter.”


    “Absolutely, Mr. Shaw needs to


    apprehend the reporter. They’re too cunning, deliberately deceiving us like this.”


    Upon hearing her ssmates‘ apology, Mia’s demeanor softened.


    “I ept your apology. However, regarding my identity as Mrs. Barrett, I’d like to keep it private for the


    time being. I hope you can respect my wish for confidentiality.”


    “Don’t worry, we won’t disclose it to anyone.”


    Kennedy swiftly gestured with his hand. Very well, thank you for your


    understanding, Mia. You may all go now.”


    Dana attempted to leave discreetly but was intercepted by Timothy at the doorway.


    She turned back, a hint of nervousness evident in her expression. “Mia, I’m having a stomachache all


    of a sudden. I need to use the restroom.”


    Mia was perplexed by Timothy’s decision to stop Dana. Bowing his head, Timothy quietly disclosed,


    “She’s the anonymous reporter.”