Timothy lowered his gaze and nced at Mia, asking, "So, what''s your offer?"


    Meeting Timothy''s suggestive gaze, Mia swiftly adjusted her expression, retorting, “You''re mistaken. I''m


    a person of integrity!" Shortly afterward, the store attendant arrived with a small toy, stating, “This toy is


    on sale for exactly 50 dors. It''s the least expensive item in our store and also a suitable gift for you,


    sir."


    ncing at the modest toy, Mia couldn''t help but notice its simplicitypared to thevish gifts


    Timothy had previously selected for Ginger. Without hesitation, Timothy picked up the toy and ced


    50 dors in cash on the table, dering, "I''ll take it."


    Mia was surprised by Timothy''s sudden decisiveness. She hadn''t realized Timothy could be so flexible


    and amodating.


    Mia turned to the attendant nearby and asked, "Now that he''s finished shopping, could you help me


    gather some items I need?"


    Having decided to visit Ginger in the hospital, Mia realized she needed to prepare some gifts in


    advance.


    Since things weren''t panning out with Timothy, she would have to persuade Ginger to y along in


    another scheme.


    After finishing their shopping, Mia turned to Timothy and requested, "Could you help carry these items


    to the car?"


    Seeing Timothy take up the bags, Mia''s spirits lifted. She discreetly snapped a photo of his back—


    perhaps it could be used as leverage in the future.


    It seemed that the formidable CEO had been reduced to the role of aborer!


    As Timothy and Mia stepped out of the store, a group of people approached them.


    The middle-aged woman at the head of the group fixed Mia with a stern gaze and stated, "You''re Mia


    Lane, aren''t you?"


    Pausing, Mia responded calmly, "Yes, that''s correct. May I ask who you are?"


    It was evident that the woman harbored no good intentions.


    "Ms. Lane, I''m here to talk about my son, Chuck. A few days ago, during your dinner party, he and


    another young woman got carried away and acted inappropriately.


    "However, it seems that you''ve exaggerated this into a criminal issue. That''s why I''vee today to


    address this matter with you."


    It appeared that the woman in question was Agatha Sinir, the mother of Chuck Jones, who had


    recently returned from abroad.


    Mia''s expression grew cold as she replied calmly, "You should take this up with Harper Martinez, not


    me. I''m not directly involved."


    "If that''s your stance, Ms. Lane, then perhaps this conversation won''t be productive. We''ve already


    reached out to Harper and her family, and they''ve agreed to a resolution.


    "However, it seems that yourwyer has been encouraging her to press charges against Chuck. That''s


    why I''vee to speak with you, Ms. Lane, to understand what issues you have with Chuck that


    warrant such drastic actions.”


    Mia had an inkling of why Agatha had approached her, but she hadn''t anticipated that Harper and her


    parents were already willing to settle the matter.


    With resolve, Mia asserted, “Thewyer I sent was to assist Harper. The ultimate decision lies with her.


    If she opts not to pursue legal action and prefers to reconcile with you, I won''t interfere.”


    "Very well. In that case, please retract yourwyer, Ms. Lane. From here on out, the issue is between


    us and Harper. Please refrain from any further involvement.”


    "As I mentioned before, if Harper no longer requires legal representation, mywyer will gracefully step


    aside."


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    Agatha''s expression shifted abruptly as she countered, "Ms. Lane, that''s not what you assured us


    earlier. You mentioned you wouldn''t intervene in this situation.


    "So, why did you arrange for awyer to represent Harper? It seems you''re deliberately provoking a


    conflict with the Jones family."


    Mia began to grasp the situation. It appeared that Harper probably wasn''t interested in reconciliation,


    which prompted the Bowens to reach out to Mia.


    Mia''s tone grew cold as she replied, "Considering Chuck''s behavior at my business banquet, it''s clear


    he also has grievances with the Lane family. In all fairness, he was the one who initiated the conflict.”


    Agatha''s expression hardened as she confronted Mia. "Mia, don''t overstep your authority. The Jones


    family is close to forming a partnership with the Barrett family. Once that happens, the Lane family


    won''t have the upper hand for much longer.”


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