Upon catching sight of Mia''s cheerful expression in the rearview mirror, a wave of emotions stirred
within Timothy. He couldn''t believe how happily she was chatting with Dn!
Suddenly, a twinge of jealousy gnawed at Timothy''s heart.
The tension hung thick in the air, so tangible that even the driver beside him seemed to shrink into his
seat. If he hadn''t been the one behind the wheel, he might have preferred to be in the other car
instead.
Despite the tense atmosphere, Mia decided to brush it aside and carry on her conversation with Dn
as if nothing was amiss.
Meanwhile, Dn remained oblivious to Timothy in the passenger seat. With his extensive experience
in the entertainment industry, Dn knew thatcking the foresight and determination to seize
opportunities could hinder his advancement.
Indeed, some opportunities were meant to be fought for.
An hourter, they arrived at the restaurant.
Dn kindly held the door open for Mia, remarking, "Mia, this restaurant has recently added some
incredibly tasty new dishes to their menu. You''ll see what I mean once you try themter."
As Mia stepped out of the car, she caught sight of Timothy exiting from the passenger seat. Sensing
the tension radiating from him, Mia pretended not to notice and continued walking toward the
restaurant with Dn.
After all, she was now single and had every right to dine with whomever she pleased.
As they strolled along, sharingughter and conversation, Mia and Dn couldn''t shake off the
unsettling feeling of being watched from behind.
Lowering his voice, Dn remarked, "Mia, what''s the deal with your bodyguard? There''s something
about the way he looks at us that gives off a strange vibe, almost as if he''s intensely possessive. Could
those media rumors be true?"
Mia replied calmly, "All those rumors in the media are baseless. You know how it goes with
entertainment news—it''s all just gossip and spection.”
"Why do I get the feeling that this bodyguard has a thing for you?" After all, men often had a knack for
picking up on other men''s intentions. Mia was surprised. "You think he''s into me?"
“Yeah, the jealousy written all over his face was pretty obvious."
But Mia shook her head. "No, it''s not what you think. You''re misunderstanding him. His expression
wasn''t fueled by jealousy or any interest in me."
Dn looked puzzled. “Then what was it?"
Mia responded calmly, "It''s because he''s being pathetic.”
After all, Timothy had abandoned his prestigious CEO position in Bern City to be a mere
bodyguard in Nord City. If that wasn''t pathetic, then what was?
Upon hearing Mia''s words, Dn fell silent for a moment, a hint of contemtion in his eyes. From
Mia''s tone, he could tell that her rtionship with this bodyguard was far from straightforward.
Having known Mia for two years, Dn had never witnessed her behavior around any other man like
this.
It was bing evident that Mia treated this bodyguard differently.
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As Timothy trailed behind, he observed Mia and Dn entering the private lounge. With a stern
expression, he followed suit, stepping into the room as well.
After they settled in and ced their orders, Dn shifted his attention to the stern-faced Timothy
standing by the door. "Mia, since it''s just the two of us dining, we don''t really need your bodyguard
here. It''s a bit awkward."
Dn had intentionally said this, wanting Timothy out of the picture. After all, he had to be ruthless
when dealing with adversaries.
Clearing her throat, Mia proposed, "Maybe you could dine elsewhere for the time being."
However, Timothy remained firm, his demeanor cold as he asserted, "As your bodyguard, ensuring
your safety is my duty."
Timothy wasn''tfortable leaving Mia alone in a room with another man.
Observing Timothy''s reluctance to depart, Mia decided not to push the matter any further. If Timothy
insisted on being stubborn, she didn''t feel it was her responsibility to persuade him otherwise.
Watching the scene unfold, Dn reluctantly acquiesced. Soon after, their dishes were served.
Dn smiled as he introduced the dishes, saying, "Mia, you should give this one a try. It''s really
delicious. I''ve heard it''s a modified version of a specialty dish from Bern City."
Mia''s surprise was evident upon learning about the dish''s origin. "This is from Bern City?" she inquired.
"That''s correct,” Dn confirmed. "I''ve heard that the chef who prepared this dish had previously
worked for the prestigious Barrett family in Bern City.
"This particr dish was known to be a favorite of that picky aristocrat from Bern City."