Chapter 48

A trace of mockery flashed in Mia’s eyes. “Some personal matters delayed me for three years, that’s all.”

Three years ago, she’d married Timothy. Off stage, Timothy frowned. Was she saying that he’d held her back for three years?

He leaned back, feeling annoyed as he glared at Mia. How dare she imply that! She was the one who’d married him for money!

Maya subconsciously glanced at Timothy. When she noticed how he only had eyes for Mia, she clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. Her gaze darkened.

At this moment, the chief coordinator said, “Feel free to say a few more words, Ms. Bowen. Quite a number of people here are curious to know more about Zoe’s -or perhaps I should say, your–participation in this competition.”

Mia accepted the microphone with a glance at Maya. “Firstly, I have to thank Ms. Lane for allowing me to experience going from being eliminated to winning first place.”

Maya could barely keep her smile in place. Still, she had to force herself to put on an awkward smile.

thank someone else for my victory today. If not for him, I wouldn’t be where I am now, nor would I have won

excitedly, “And who would

off stage with the trophy in hand and headed in

Timothy’s direction. Her expression shifted. What was Mia trying to

emotionless, but his eyes flashed. He slowly sat up straight as his heart inexplicably started racing. He tried to figure out what Mia was up to

before him. His breathing hitched; he even straightened his legs as he watched her

this moment, Mia looked

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brushed against the back of his hand; the scented material was

slightly. His fingers twitched, but

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