Mia''s mind felt foggy, and she could only vaguely recall the car ride back to Meadowview Estate.


    However, she couldn''t quite remember how she had ended up back in her bedroom and had managed


    to remove her makeup and change her clothes; it was a blur in her memory.


    It was evident that alcohol had its consequences.


    As Timothy nced toward the dressing room, a slight smirk tugged at his lips. It seemed Mia was


    much more well-behaved when she was asleep.


    A short whileter, Mia emerged from the dressing room dressed in fresh attire.


    She couldn''t help but notice Timothy lounging on the sofa, still wearing yesterday''s security uniform.


    His sleeves were casually rolled up, revealing his muscr forearms.


    Even in simple work attire, Timothy exuded an undeniable charm. His refined demeanor radiated


    through, even without the embellishment of a high-end tailored suit.


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    ncing over, Timothy spoke up, "Do I cut a fine figure?"


    Mia quickly snapped back to reality. "Mr. Barrett, you certainly have a striking appearance. You''d fit


    right into the entertainment industry, perhaps even better than in the business world."


    "Just now, your secretary knocked on the door. He seemed to have some work-rted matters to


    discuss.”


    “It''s probably rted to the incident fromst night''s banquet.”


    Without dy, Mia made her way downstairs to the living room, where Peyton awaited. "What''s the


    issue?"


    "Ms. Mia, regarding the incident at yesterday''s banquet, we''ve conducted some discreet investigations.


    Since Mr. Chuck''s return to the country, he has grown quite close to Lewis, almost as if they were


    longtime pals.”


    “Long-time pals, my foot! They''re more like birds of the same feather." Mia was puzzled. Where did the


    Bowens find the audacity to assume she would marry into their family?


    "Ms. Mia, Harper Martinez, the woman previously harassed by Mr. Chuck, has decided to file a police


    report. However, Mr. Chuck''s family has been pressuring her to settle the matter privately.


    “If our team were not still present at the hospital, she would likely be under the control of the Jones


    family by now."


    Mia''s expression hardened as she recalled the events ofst night. "Arrange for awyer to assist


    Harper. If she needs legal support, ourwyer will handle it."


    "Ms. Mia, by doing so, the Jones family will undoubtedly target you." Mia leaned back, a touch of


    mockery glinting in her eyes. "I''ll be waiting. Are the Joneses truly bold enough to conspire against


    me?" During this time, Mia had been staying in Xanier Ind and Bern City. She hadn''t expected


    trouble to find her so soon after leaving for just a few days.


    Mia was determined to ensure the sess of Harper''swsuit, aiming to make both the Jones family


    and the misguided Bowen family understand the consequences of their actions.


    "Why would the Bowen family dare to plot against you?" Timothy''s displeasure was evident as he


    approached, having overheard their conversation.


    Mia arched an eyebrow. "Do you seriously not know the reason? The Bowen family is proudly


    proiming their coboration with the esteemed aristocrats of Bern City, the Barrett family, with


    aspirations to be the leading force in Nord City. Where else do you think their confidence is


    coming from?"


    Timothy''s expression tightened. "I genuinely had no prior knowledge of this situation. The coboration


    between the Bowen family and the Barrett Group''s branch is nothing more than minor deals."


    "Would you like to return to Bern City to verify this, Mr. Barrett?" Timothy met her gaze, his eyes


    narrowing slightly. “Are you trying to use this as a reason to send me away from Nord City?


    Unfortunately, that won''t work."


    "Then when do you n to leave? Do you intend to stay by my side as a lowly bodyguard, enduring the


    stigma of beingbeled as a penniless loser?”


    Mia had assumed that taking Timothy to the business banquet yesterday would strike a blow to his


    pride.


    Nheless, Timothy was not oblivious to Mia''s thoughts. He spoke calmly, “If you want me to leave, I


    can. However, my request is simple: let me witness Ginger''s recovery."


    Mia''s guard went up as soon as Timothy mentioned Ginger. "Ginger''s treatment will begin shortly. I''ll


    keep you informed once she''s fully recovered.”


    "Mia, Ginger is my daughter. I want to be there for her and see her through her recovery."


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