Chapter 455
Watching Timothy’s tentative behavior, it dawned on Mia that he really did have something This was her first seeing him contemplating his words for so long.
To her, he was never hesitant. As the rightful heir of the Barrett Group, he was well–known in the business industry for his decisiveness.
Her gaze was glued to him, but his gaze was averted elsewhere. He couldn’t seem to get the words out of his mouth.
Feeling immensely frustrated, he tugged on his tie.
Shit.
After taking a deep breath, he glanced up at Mia and said, “Mia, actually-”
Claude realized something was off. He interrupted hastily, “What are you on about? Stop fumbing with your words! Just spit it out, will you?
“But let me warn you, don’t you dare try to pursue Mia again! It’s too late for you to fall for her now.
“Better think twice before you speak so you won’t humiliate yourself. Mia’s no longer a lovesick fool now!”
Claude knew his way around women. Of course, he wouldn’t miss Timothy’s intention to win back Mia. There was absolutely no way that he was going to let that happen. Thus, he had to make a move before Timothy could say anything.
Claude as he thought,
at him as he thought, “How shameless of Timothy to think that he
was so palpable that it wouldn’t be a surprise
earnestly, “Mr. Barrett, rest assured. Once I’m done with my work, I’ll visit Grandma Laura. It make sure to
and she even convinced Connor to perform surgery on Mrs. Barrett Senior. When are you going to divorce with her? Don’t you dare sneak
it has nothing to do with
of rage, Claude rolled his sleeves up and scowled at Timothy, “Let me tell you, I’m
Mia grabbed Claude, who was seething.
were extremely petulant. Grabbing Claude’s arm, she dragged him out
her as she held Claude’s arm. If looks could kill, Claude would be
left by Kennedy and lit it. Holding the cigarette between his fingers, he didn’t attempt to smoke at
still
witness how upset Timothy looked. He resembled a stray dog who had just lost in
finally managed to haul Claude out of the restaurant. Her forehead was clad with
stop me, Mia! I’ll have to teach him a lesson today. How dare he question who I
to marry a Lane, he better act modest.
could no longer stop him, she suddenly released him. Her hand flew to her forehead.” Claude, I
and opened a bottle for her. “Drink some water. If you’re still
few days. I want to go home and rest now,” she
the fury surging in Claude’s chest
it dawned on Mia that he really did have something This was her first seeing him contemplating his
As the rightful heir of the Barrett Group, he
glued to him, but his gaze was averted elsewhere. He couldn’t seem to
tugged on
Shit.
breath, he glanced up at Mia and said, “Mia, actually-”
off. He interrupted hastily, “What are you on about? Stop fumbing with your words! Just spit it out, will
don’t you dare try to pursue Mia
you won’t humiliate yourself. Mia’s no
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