Chapter 49

Mia had to admit that she’d done it on purpose. She held her trophy tightly when she noticed that Timothy’s back was to her. It seemed he hadn’t turned to look at her, nor was he bothered by her earlier actions.

Mia retracted her gaze and caught Maya approaching them. She didn’t seem to be looking at Mia, though. Her gaze was fixed on Liam. Did they know each other?

Maya greeted Liam with a smile. “I didn’t expect to run into you here.”

Liam sounded cool and distant. “The world can be a small place.”

Maya wanted to say something else, but Liam didn’t give her the chance to.” Let’s go, Mia.”

Mia didn’t think there was any need for her to remain there. It would be good to head home earlier. She wasn’t too used to wearing heels and almost twisted her ankle as she walked. Liam held her up by the arm. “Slow down.‘

made her feel more secure. She didn’t want to embarrass herself by

entrance, the paparazzi swarmed them again. “Mr. Lane, are you and Zoe currently dating? How long have you two

did Zoe drop out of the competition three years

the paparazzi to still be around. She’d never experienced

expected the paparazzi to be so persistent. He’d come alone tonight without his bodyguards or manager. He could only

paparazzi standing in Liam and Mia’s way. At this moment, Maya said, “It looks

lowered his gaze. “She won first place with her skill, not some

underhanded tricks.”

hurriedly tried to salvage the situation. “This really was an accident, Tim. I didn’t expect there to be a mix–up between the first and last places.”

the entrance this whole time. He said to Heath

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