After giving it some thought, Sharon remained convinced that the VIP membership card wouldn’t


    deceive anyone.


    Reaching for the cup on the table, she hesitated slightly before saying, “She… She probably hasn’t


    gone far. If you hurry, you might still catch up to her.”


    Shelly stomped her foot in frustration. “Aunt Sharon, you’ve really gone too far this time. Monalize was


    only trying to learn about your preferences.


    “She would have dly used her VIP membership card to please you, and who knows, she might have


    even given it to you.”


    “Did she actually say that?” Sharon asked.


    Shelly maintained a stern expression. “At first, she was simply trying to


    understand your tastes. But instead of being weing, you approached with skepticism and doubt


    about her identity.


    “Now you’ve driven her away. How do you expect her to please you after this?”


    Sharon’s expression instantly hardened, and she felt a twinge of regret. After all, the VIP membership


    card had been a source of frustration for her for many years.


    Despite being the matriarch of the esteemed Barrett family in Bern City, she didn’t possess a VIP


    membership card from Vior.


    In the past, Laura had forbidden it, and now Timothy also prohibited her from obtaining one herself.


    Despite her indignation, Sharon outwardly maintained the facade of upholding Laura’s principles of


    frugality; she used it as a justification for not acquiring the VIP card, all to preserve her dignity.


    Nheless, Shelly’s revtion about Monalize’s intention to use her VIP


    membership card to win over Sharon posed a troubling question–had Sharon overlooked a significant


    opportunity just moments ago?


    For the first time, Sharon experienced a pang of regret. She shouldn’t have been


    Veronica interjected, “But that woman bears an uncanny resemnce to Mia. It’s difficult not to mistake


    them for the same person at first nce. Besides, her


    background is still a mystery.


    “As the matriarch of the Barrett family, don’t you think you should be entitled to inquire? And her


    temperament, it’s quite off–putting, wouldn’t you agree?”


    Feeling somewhat aggrieved, Sharon said, “Exactly. After all, I only asked a few questions. And let’s be


    honest, who wouldn’t be surprised by her appearance? Why does she have to look so much like Mia, of


    all people?”


    As Timothy’s mother, Sharon had always been the one people tried to please.


    Shelly grew increasingly anxious; she couldn’t care less about the luxury bags and items she had


    purchased.


    She simply stated, “Aunt Sharon, I’ll go after her and exin everything. Please arrange for these items


    to be returnedter.”


    Sharon felt a surge of frustration as she nced at the luxury items. Despite her wealth, there was one


    particr luxury good that had always remained out of her


    reach.


    If Sharon managed to get her hands on it, Linda would undoubtedly be envious of


    her.


    Veronica’s eyes gleamed as she surveyed the collection of luxury goods. “Sharon, although this woman


    bears a striking resemnce to Mia, hervish spending habits and possession of a VIP membership


    card from Vior suggest she likelyes from a prominent family in Nord City.


    “After all, regr folks can’t just obtain that VIP membership; it’s not easily replicated.”


    Sharon’s expression brightened. “But what can we do now? It’s not as if I can take back what I said


    earlier.”


    “This isn’t a big issue. If Monalize truly desires to marry Tim, she’ll surely make


    Over the years, every young woman aspiring to marry Timothy would bend to her will. Except for Mia,


    back then!


    Outside the café, Mia stormed out with her designer bag. She nced over her


    shoulder and deliberately slowed her pace, anticipating Shelly to follow and


    provide an exnation.


    Running into Timothy’s mother today was unexpected. Nheless, Sharon’s demeanor and speech


    were exactly as Mia had imagined.


    Back then, as amoner marrying into the affluent Barrett family, Mia had been oblivious to the life


    that awaited her.


    Reflecting on this, a glimmer of resolve shed in Mia’s eyes. After all, she wasn’t the same pushover


    she once was.


    “Monalize, wait up!” Shelly called out just before the elevator doors opened.


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    A faint smile tugged at Mia’s lips upon hearing Shelly’s voice, but she quicklyposed herself and


    replied sternly, “Shelly, let’s call it a day. I’m heading back.