Isabe strutted over in her high heels, her demeanor proud and haughty. "Mia, I can''t believe you''re


    wearing another man''s jacket to the banquet. What kind of impression are you giving my brother?"


    Raising an eyebrow, Mia responded, “Lewis and I have no rtionship. As for whose jacket I wear to


    the banquet, do you have any say in it?" “But the news outside is all about you and Lewis getting


    engaged soon. This decision is made by both our families, and whether you agree or not doesn''t


    matter. So you''d better tone it down."


    Disgust flickered across Mia''s face. "My family has never agreed to me marrying Lewis. Don''t try to


    embellish yourselves.”


    It had always been the Bowen family''s wishful thinking, and now they were even attempting to spread


    rumors through the media.


    At that moment, a middle-aged woman approached Mia and said, "Ms. Lane, don''t be hesitant. My son


    truly adores you. If you consent, our family will organize avish wedding for you."


    Isabe chimed in, nodding vigorously. "Yes, Mom. But Mia is wearing another man''s jacket to the


    banquet. It''s obvious she doesn''t care about Lewis. Someone like her isn''t deserving of him."


    Noticing the jacket draped over Mia''s shoulders, Connie interjected, “Ms. Lane, the Bowen family holds


    considerable status as well. Once you marry into our family, you''ll be expected to abide by our rules


    and let go of any unfavorable habits."


    Mia found herself at a loss for words. She hadn''t anticipated the audacity of the Bowen family,


    attempting to impose their expectations on her so assertively.


    In the past, Mia had worked to maintain peace between the two prominent families, never openly


    confronting the Bowens. However, when faced with their brazen behavior now, she feltpelled to


    assert herself.


    Mia''s tone turned icy as she remarked, "Lewis has been engaged several times before, hasn''t he? And


    weren''t all of his previous fiancées from affluent families?


    "Yet every time one of those heiresses became engaged to him, their family fortunes quickly dwindled,


    absorbed by yours.


    “Is it just bad luck, or is Lewis simply a harbinger of misfortune for his wives? Marrying into the Bowen


    family seems to bring nothing but doom."


    "Mia, what nonsense are you talking about? Lewis is far from being a jinx to his wives!"


    “If Lewis isn''t a curse to his wives, then how do you ount for what happened to those wealthy


    heiresses he was previously engaged to? "Their fortunes disappeared once they became associated


    with your family, leaving them bankrupt. Would you care to borate?"


    There was an undeniable air of suspicion hanging over the situation. Mia couldn''tprehend the


    Bowens" attempt to shift me onto her. It was utterly absurd!


    Connie''s unease was palpable as she interjected, "The mismanagement of their family affairs has


    nothing to do with the Bowen family. We merely extended a helping hand by acquiring their family


    enterprise.”


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    "If your intentions were truly noble, then why did you call off the engagements immediately after


    acquiring their businesses?"


    "Well, it''s a matter of our family''s status and reputation. My son cannot marry into a family that has


    faced financial ruin, can he?"


    Mia''s smirk grew as she countered, "But those wealthy heiresses were thriving before bing


    involved with your family. It''s only after their engagement to your family that their fortunes plummeted


    and bankruptcy ensued.


    “If it''s not an issue with your family''s luck, then what else could it be? It seems clear that your son,


    Lewis, is the jinx to his wives!"


    Connie was left momentarily speechless by Mia''s retort, her indignation evident. "Mia, don''t be


    too arrogant. The Bowen family holds considerable prominence in Nord City. Where does Lewis fall


    shortpared to you?"


    Isabe added, “Exactly. The Bowen family is currently in discussions with the esteemed Barrett family


    from Bern City regarding a substantial business venture. If it materializes, our family''s status will soar to


    new heights!


    "With this partnership, the bnce of power among the prominent families in both Bern City and Nord


    City could potentially undergo a significant shift!"


    It seemed that the Bowens'' aspirations certainly reached for the sky. But what could possibly have


    motivated the Barrett family to consider coborating with the Bowen family?