Mia couldn’t help but burst intoughter. “Unreasonable requests? Ms. Maynard, what would you


    consider unreasonable? Asking Mr. Barrett to hand over all his wealth? Or perhaps requesting him to


    be my boyfriend?”


    Her wordsnded heavily on Luna, hitting a nerve.


    As Mia’s words trailed off, she sensed Timothy’s gaze intensifying. She deliberately turned to him and


    inquired, “Mr. Barrett, what are your thoughts?”


    Timothy cleared his throat awkwardly. “Either option works for me.”


    Upon hearing Timothy’s response, both Shelly and Luna were shocked.


    Mia’s lips curved into a smirk. “Well then, I shall provide you with the reishi mushroom, but you must


    agree to date me.”


    Timothy’s gaze grewplex as he responded with a deep voice, “Sure.”


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    Mia was genuinely taken aback by Timothy’s swift agreement. She hadn’t expected him toply so


    readily, assuming he might decline or find another excuse.


    Unable to contain herughter, Mia turned to Shelly. “Looks like our rtionship is progressing. Finally,


    I can share my bags and shoes with my sisters.”


    Shelly’s eyes brightened, and she responded eagerly, “Yes, exactly! Monalize, we’re practically like


    family now.”


    Nheless, Mia couldn’t help but sense a hint of resentment from someone else weighing heavily on


    her. As she turned around, she noticed Luna’s unfriendly gaze.


    With a smirk, Mia remarked, “Ms. Maynard, what’s with the look? It’s as if I’ve stolen your man. If you


    and Mr. Barrett are an item, then I’ll dly step aside!”


    Timothy frowned and rified, “Luna and I aren’t romantically involved.”


    With an eye roll, Shelly swiftly rified, “Exactly. Monalize, please don’t misunderstand. Luna is just a


    distant rtive of our family, not Tim’s partner.”


    A distant rtive?


    Mia was taken aback by Shelly’s exnation. She nced at Luna with a smirk and nodded. Ah, I see.


    Well then, that clears things up. Ms. Maynard, please spare me that intimidating re. It’s quite


    unnerving.”


    Luma was utterly furious. It seemed that Monalize was an expert maniptor! She had


    Luna couldn’t help but feel slighted by Shelly for not supporting her in this crucial moment, instead


    choosing to appease Monalize.


    Luna wished she could expose Monalize’s hypocritical facade right then and there, but in front of


    Timothy, she had to suppress her emotions for the time being..


    Mia couldn’t help but notice Luna’s changing expression. If she pushed Luna a bit more, perhaps Luna


    would show her true feelings.


    Just then, Timothy approached Mia. “It’s gettingte. Let me take you to the hotel to rest.


    “It’s alright. I have a vi in Ninth Manor. I’ll go thereter. I’m not ustomed to staying in hotels.”


    As Mia’s words trailed off, Shelly interjected loudly, “Vis in Ninth Manor don’te cheap. Even with


    money, you can’t easily acquire property there.”


    Mia smiled in response and said, “It’s just a modest house, nothing too extravagant. It’s my first time


    staying there; it used to be vacant.


    In reality, Mia owned several properties, all of which were gifts from Dominic.


    Shelly became increasingly convinced that Monalize was a prominent socialite. If she could establish a


    close rtionship with her, she would surely receive morevish gifts.


    ncing at Timothy, Mia suggested, “You should stay at the hospital and attend to Mrs. Barrett Senior.


    I’ll have the driver take me.”


    Without waiting for Timothy’s response, Mia turned and swiftly walked away.


    However, instead of leaving immediately, she slipped into the restroom.


    Emerging from the stall, she found Luna waiting for her outside with a grim expression.