After leaving the office, Dana promptly dialed Maya’s number.
“Ms. Lane, there’s an issue at the university. My anonymous report was uncovered, and it’s been
revealed that Mia and Mr. Barrett are married. Why wasn’t I informed of this sooner?”
Hearing Dana’s words, Maya realized that Timothy had personally gone to the campus to publicly
reveal his marital rtionship with Mia.
She gritted her teeth in frustration. “How could you mess up so badly that you were caught this
quickly?”
To make matters worse, Timothy ended up publicly revealing his rtionship with Mia, which ultimately
worked in Mia’s favor.
It seemed that Dana was lesspetent than Shelly.
“Ms. Lane, what am I supposed to do
now? The university will surely take disciplinary action against me. You assured me of your assistance
and my safety, didn’t you?”
“Alright, it’s not a major issue anyway. Just wait calmly for further updates, okay?” Maya simply
dismissed her.
With that, Maya ended the call. She turned to ke and asked, “When will Dominic arrive in Bern
City?”
“He’ll be arriving on tomorrow’s flight.”
“Set up a schedule. I’ll handle the pickup.
“Should we alsomunicate with Dana
beforehand to ensure she doesn’t identally disclose anything?”
Feeling a bit exasperated, Maya
remarked, “We don’t need to give her any advance notice. It would just make her suspicious. Besides,
considering Dana’s egotistical nature, she will surely take the
bait.
“It’s simr to thest time I mentioned
wanting to find a childhood friend, and Dana immediately volunteered to
substitute for Mia.”
As long as Dana assumed Mia’s identity, Maya’s position would remain secure.
After Mia left Kennedy’s office, she strolled down a secluded campus. pathway, her emotions in turmoil.
While she had entertained suspicions. about Shelly or Maya’s potential involvement, the idea of Dana’s
culpability never crossed her mind.
The revtion was deeply painful.
As she continued her walk, two unfamiliar young men suddenly appeared
beside her. They didn’t fit the typical student profile.
Spotting Mia alone, they approached her
and initiated a conversation.
“Hey, you seem to be upset.”
This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.
“Yeah, if you’re feeling low, why don’t
you join us for a drink and chat about it?”
Mia couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. Just as she prepared to leave, the two men
obstructed her way.
Raising her voice, she insisted, “Let me through! This is a university, and if you engage in any
inappropriate behavior, there will be consequences!”
“Wow, do all college girls have this much. attitude?” one of the men quipped, reaching out to touch Mia.
Suddenly, amanding voice echoed from the alley. “Take your filthy hands. off her!”
Mia turned toward the source of the voice and saw a figure emerging from the darkness, striding into
the light.
Though his face was partially obscured,
his piercing, intense eyes were
unmistakable.
It was Timothy!
Mia’s face lit up in surprise. She called
out affectionately, “Sweetheart, I’m here!
Upon hearing Mia address him as
sweetheart,” the two men paused, feeling
apprehensive. Certainly, causing a
disturbance on university grounds
wouldn’t be tolerated.
Exchanging a nce, they swiftly retreated in the opposite direction.
Taking advantage of the moment, Mia rushed over to Timothy. “I was genuinely frightened just now.”
At that moment, Mia’s mind went nk, filled with regret for venturing alone into such an isted area.
If something were to happen to her, her unborn babies would undoubtedly have. been endangered as
well.
Timothy wrapped his arms around Mia, softly patting her back. “It’s okay, I’m here.”
Tears welled up in Mia’s eyes instantly.
She struggled to speak through her
emotions. “What made you decide to follow me?”