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.
disdainful gaze swept past Claude as he thought, “The Lanes are so annoying.”
thought, “How shameless of Timothy to think that
rage in their eyes was so palpable that it wouldn’t be a surprise it any of them combusted right
rest assured. Once I’m done with my work, I’ll visit Grandma Laura. It make sure to keep my
promise, and she even convinced Connor to perform surgery on Mrs. Barrett Senior. When are you going
between us, and it has nothing to do with you. Who do you think you are
am?” Bursting into a fit of rage, Claude rolled his sleeves
Mia grabbed Claude, who was seething.
to argue over these things. She thought their squabbles were extremely petulant. Grabbing Claude’s arm, she dragged him out of the private
she held Claude’s arm. If looks could kill, Claude would
chair, feeling exasperated. He snatched a box of cigarettes left by Kennedy and lit it. Holding the cigarette between his fingers, he didn’t attempt
against the chair, he stayed completely still in solitude. No one dared
silent beside him. It was a first for him to witness how upset Timothy looked. He resembled a stray dog who had just lost in a group fight and could only resort to licking
restaurant. Her forehead was clad with
have to teach him a lesson today. How dare he question who I am?
Lane, he better act modest. He’s really
stop him, she suddenly released him. Her hand flew to her forehead.” Claude, I feel dizzy.”
helped Mia into the car and opened a bottle for
too tired these few days. I want to go home and rest now,” she replied
fury surging in Claude’s
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 glued to him, but his gaze was averted elsewhere. He couldn’t seem to get the words
frustrated, he tugged on his
Shit.
taking a deep breath, he glanced up at Mia and said, “Mia, actually-”
you on about? Stop fumbing with
pursue Mia again!
before you speak so you won’t humiliate yourself. Mia’s no longer a lovesick fool now!”
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