Chapter 1019


    Mia was taken aback to see Jasmine ept Raymond''s dinner invitation. After everything that had just happened, she thought Jasmine wouldn''t be in the mood to have a meal with him. But to her surprise, Jasmine quickly pulled herself together and agreed.


    After all, the dinner was clearly a setup and a trap that Mia thought Jasmine would avoid. It was surprising that Jasmine agreed so readily.


    In contrast, Mia wasn''t keen on attending the dinner, especially with Luna and Sharon. Their presence had a way of spoiling her appetite.


    However, since Jasmine agreed to go, Mia reluctantly decided to apany her. She needed Jasmine on her side and couldn''t let Luna get to her first.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Mia had dealt with Luna before and knew her maniptive tactics well. By keeping an eye on things, she could prevent Jasmine from falling into Luna''s trap. After all, Mia had a lot riding on Jasmine. When Jasmine agreed, Raymond smiled and patted her shoulder. "That''s more like it. We''re family, and we don''t need to be so distant with each other."


    She lowered her head and said nothing, but she wasn''t as agitated as before. She seemed to have calmed down.


    Luna noticed Jasmine''s reaction and immediately felt a sense of caution. She had already investigated Jasmine and knew she was just an inexperienced heiress who was easy to manipte. Luna had always wanted to drive a wedge between Raymond and Jasmine. Only then could she officially take Jasmine''s ce as Raymond''s only daughter and be the family''s heiress.


    After all, someone like Jasmine would never tolerate Raymond bringing an outsider like Asher into the family to be the heir. Luna''s n depended on turning Jasmine against her father, which would create an opportunity for her.


    However, seeing Jasmine submit to Raymond earlier could throw a wrench in Luna''s ns.


    Mia remained silent as they all took the elevator upstairs.


    Timothy approached her and whispered, "You came to dinner with Jasmine. What do you n to discuss?"


    "Mr. Barrett, this is my personal affair. I don''t think I need to report to you."


    He reached out to grab her hand, but


    she deftly avoided his touch. She quickened her pace and left Timothy trailing behind her. She felt there was nothing left to discuss with him.


    Whether Timothy wanted to coborate with Raymond or not, she didn''t care anymore. She had no interest in hearing Timothy''s exnations.


    Timothy''s attempt to grab Mia''s


    hand failed as she distanced herself from him. He sighed and watched her retreating figure with a mixture of resignation and frustration.


    He knew Mia was upset about his awwas coboration with Raymond, even though the rumors were far from the truth. He would never work with Raymond against the Lane family, but she wouldn''t even listen to his


    side of the story.


    As he watched her walk away, he felt a mix of emotions. His heart raced for a moment, but then he remembered he had added Ginger on WhatsApp, which eased his anxiety.


    After all, he had plenty of time ahead. He believed that he would be able to repair their rtionship.


    Luna picked up on a subtle change in Timothy''s expression. The typically reserved and aloof man revealed a gentler side while interacting with Mia.


    Her expression darkened subtly. Once overshadowed by Mia''s status, now as Raymond''s daughter, she finally felt deserving of Timothy''s attention.


    Meanwhile, Sharon approached Timothy and asked, "Why were you so submissive in front of Mia just now?


    "You''re the wealthiest man in Bern City, you know. Even though she is now the heiress of the Lane family, she can''t inherit all of their fortune.


    "Why should she act superior to you? It''s enough that you''re willing to cater to her. She''s just a divorced mom with a kid. How great can she really be?"