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.
he thought, “The Lanes are
as he thought, “How shameless of Timothy to think that he deserves
broke their gaze, and the rage in their eyes was so palpable that it wouldn’t be a surprise it
rest assured. Once I’m done with my work, I’ll visit Grandma Laura. It make sure to keep my
Mrs. Barrett Senior. When are you going to divorce with her? Don’t you dare sneak your
between us, and it has nothing to do with you. Who do
who I am?” Bursting into a fit of rage, Claude rolled his sleeves up and scowled at Timothy, “Let me
Claude, who was seething.
their squabbles were extremely petulant. Grabbing Claude’s arm, she dragged
at her as she held Claude’s arm. If looks could kill, Claude would be
by Kennedy and lit it. Holding the cigarette between his fingers, he didn’t attempt to smoke at all.
chair, he stayed completely still in
upset Timothy looked. He resembled a stray dog who had just lost
Claude out of the restaurant. Her forehead was clad with sweat as she panted. “Claude,
me, Mia! I’ll have to teach him a lesson today. How dare he question who
a Lane, he better act modest. He’s really putting me off
stop him, she suddenly released him. Her hand flew to
car and opened a bottle
I’m just too tired these few days. I want to go home and rest now,” she replied weakly, staring at him with teary eyes.
instant, the fury surging in Claude’s chest vanished.
on Mia that he really did have something This was her first seeing him contemplating
of the Barrett Group, he was well–known in the business industry for
his gaze was averted elsewhere. He couldn’t seem to get the words out
immensely frustrated, he tugged on his
Shit.
up at Mia and said,
are you on about? Stop fumbing with your words! Just spit it out, will
dare try to pursue Mia again! It’s too late for you to fall for
so you won’t humiliate yourself.
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