Timothy followed her gaze and spotted Luna. Luna appeared to be holding a phone and snapping


    pictures.


    Suddenly, Luna let out a startled scream. She hadn’t anticipated getting caught in the act of spying.


    Timothy’s expression instantly darkened.


    Mia nced at him casually and grinned. “Mr. Barrett, I don’t think today is the right time.”


    After saying that, she stepped off the table, adjusted her clothing, and sported a mischievous smile.


    With her tinum purse in hand, Mia briskly exited the scene.


    Spotting Luna lurking nearby, Mia clicked her tongue in disapproval. “You must be envious, watching


    the man you can’t have with another woman, aren’t you?”


    Luna gripped her phone tightly. “Don’t get too cocky. You’re just a substitute.”


    “It’s a shame you can’t even fill in as a stand–in,” Mia sarcastically remarked, looking down at Luna.


    “And mark my words. Timothy will mine tomorrow!”


    “You bitch!”


    Out of nowhere, Mia delivered a forceful p that left Luna staggering.


    Fixing Luna with a cold stare, Mia warned, “Mind your words. There isn’t a man on this beyond


    my reach. Rest assured, once I’ve had my fun, I’ll return him to you.


    “Men, you see, are like clothing. Once you grow weary of them, you’ll just rece them with something


    new.”


    Luna immediately called out, “Tim, did you hear what she said? Looks like she’s been deceiving you all


    along!”


    Mia turned around and spotted Timothy standing at the restaurant’s entrance.


    Nheless, she didn’t disy any remorse for being caught, instead shing a radiant smile. “Mr.


    Barrett, I look forward to our meeting tomorrow!”


    With that, she gracefully stepped into the elevator, even giving Timothy a wink before the doors closed.


    Timothy stood in ce, observing as Mia disappeared into the elevator, his expression. darkening.


    Mia’s nonchnt demeanor and her unwavering confidence that Timothy would take the bait, even


    after he overheard their conversation, left him inexplicably unsettled.


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    It felt like he was being yed with.


    A fleeting sensation settled in the depths of Timothy’s heart, something intangible slipping through his


    grasp.


    Now, Monalize seemed to embody that elusive sensation.


    “Tim did you catch what that woman just said? She’s not Mia at all. She probably knew she resembled


    Mia and deliberately dressed up to seduce you.”


    “Shut up!” Timothy snapped back. “Hand me the phone.”


    Anxiously, Luna responded, “I didn’t film anything just now.”


    “If


    any photos or videos from today surface, you won’t be able to continue staying in the Barrett family. I’m


    sure you understand the conditions for remaining here.”


    With that, Timothy proceeded directly to the elevator.


    Luna found herself alone. As she nced at the disheveled table from earlier, her jealousy surged.


    That bitch Monalize was utterly audacious.


    Timothy took the elevator back to his room. Caleb approached, looking curious. “Hey Tim, how did your


    talk go? And what’s up with your clothes? Your shirt buttons are all over the ce.”


    Timothy couldn’t help but nce at the mirror, recalling the intense scene at the restaurant. He grabbed


    a ss of cold water and gulped it down, trying to calm the turmoil within.


    At that moment, there was a knock on the door. “Is Mr. Barrett there? Ms. Monalize has a gift for you.”