Mia couldn’t deny Timothy’s astuteness. She countered, “Do you really think I’d allow Ginger to


    apany me?”


    “Mia, do you seriously not trust me? Despite knowing your true identity for a while now, I’ve still kept my


    promise about donating my bone marrow to Ginger.


    “But what about you? Are you nning to take Ginger and run as soon as you get what you


    need from me?**


    Timothy had never been manipted by a woman before, but it appeared that Mia was testing his


    boundaries.


    Mia’s lips curved into a smirk. “Mr. Barrett, since you’re already aware, could you please step aside,”


    she demanded.


    With a swift motion, Timothy reached out and firmly grabbed her wrist. “Do you think you can simply


    walk away now?”


    “Timothy, why aren’t you letting me go? Could it be that you’ve actually developed feelings for me?” Mia


    retorted, her demeanorposed as she regarded him as though he were a


    stranger.


    An eerie silence filled the air.


    Timothy maintained his firm grip on her hand, a subtle warmth radiating from his palm. He appeared


    slightly awkward as he spoke, “Mia, don’t overthink it.”


    “Okay, that’s a relief. I’m d to know it’s not because you’ve fallen in love with me.”


    With a forceful tug, Mia reimed her hand, shooting a cold nce in Timothy’s direction. Dominic is


    expecting me for dinner. Farewell, Mr. Barrett. Until our paths cross again!”


    With that, she turned on her heel and strode briskly toward the waiting helicopter, disying no hint of


    sentimentality.


    However, upon boarding the aircraft, Mia discovered that the pilot and bodyguard had been


    detained.


    As she stood there, Timothy’s footsteps drew near from behind. “I’ve warned you. This time, you can’t


    just walk away as you please.”


    Nheless, Mia didn’t flinch. Turning to meet his gaze squarely, she countered, “Mr.


    Barrett, do you still think of me as that same vulnerable woman you could just manipte?”


    She continued, “Let me remind you that I am now the heiress of the esteemed Lane family in Nord City.


    If you dare to detain me here, rest assured, my brothers will not hesitate toe tomorrow and turn the


    Barrett family upside down!”


    “Of course, I believe you. Your brothers have done an impressive job of keeping you hidden over the


    years. They even managed to deceive me,” Timothy said.


    “Timothy, we went through a divorce, remember? So, why are you now insisting on keeping


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    I can’t be


    me here? If the thought of us being apart because you love me, just say so. It might earn you more


    respect from me!”


    Timothy felt his anger surge, his blood pressure spiking noticeably. Even after many years apart, it


    appeared that Mia’s talent for provoking him remained unchanged.


    “What about Ginger?” Timothy demanded.


    “This is between us. Why drag Ginger into it?”


    “But Ginger is my daughter too. Don’t I deserve to know?”


    Mia’s hand clenched slowly. “When did I ever im that Ginger is your daughter?”


    “This matter can be resolved easily. We just need to do a DNA test using both Ginger’s blood and mine


    to see if she’s my biological daughter.”


    Mia’s demeanor hardened as she retorted, “Timothy, Ginger belongs to me. She has no ties to the


    Barrett family whatsoever.”


    “If it weren’t for my sperm, do you think you could have brought such a lovely daughter into this world


    by yourself?”


    Timothy’s audacity seemed to have no limits.


    Mia scoffed, saying, “Ginger has left Bern City, flown away on the private jet I arranged. Even if you try


    to chase her, you wouldn’t be able to catch up.


    “Fine, if I can’t catch her, then I’ll pursue you instead!”


    With a smirk, Mia retorted, “Oh, Mr. Barrett, it seems you still have feelings for me, don’t you?”


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    Timothy pursed his lips in response. “Ginger doesn’t belong exclusively to you. As her father, it’s my


    responsibility to be there for her, especially when she’s unwell.”


    “Are you trying to contest custody with me?”


    With a narrowed gaze, Timothy replied, “I hadn’t intended to, but if you continue to hide with Ginger, I’ll


    be forced to fight for custody.”


    “Timothy, you speak boldly, but are you aware of who my brother is? He’s a prominentwyer in Nord


    City. Do you truly believe you can snatch Ginger away from the Lane family so easily? Only in your


    wildest dreams.”


    Mia had never been concerned about custody issues before.


    Timothy’s expression soured as he said, “Mia, this time, Ginger came to Nord City to find her dad. Can


    you really bear to let her go without a father figure in her life?”