Mia glanced at Timothy. "Do you believe someone orchestrated this incident deliberately?"

"An impulsive, hot-headed young heir assaulting a woman at today's gala—such news surfacing could undoubtedly tarnish your film promotion,” Timothy remarked.

"We've witnessed similar incidents at past events as well. Some affluent men tend to let their privilege cloud their judgment.”

Mia couldn't shake off the suspicion that this incident might have been planned.

Timothy's tone deepened. "But isn't it too much of a coincidence that this incident occurred on the night of your film promotion gala? Who would dare to intentionally offend you?"

“You raise a valid point," Mia acknowledged.

Sensing something amiss, she turned to Peyton and instructed, “Investigate Chuck's background as well as his recent connections.” Despite just returning to the country, Chuck was acting audaciously, even going as far as to bring bodyguards while Mia was changing. It was fortunate that Timothy was there to intervene and stop him.

Given the circumstances, it seemed Chuck might be a pawn manipulated by someone else.

But who could be plotting against Mia?

After the gala ended, Mia bid farewell to the guests and friends, feeling slightly intoxicated. Luckily, no further issues arose during the evening. As Mia stepped outside, the cool breeze made her head feel heavy, and she felt a bit unsteady on her high heels.

"Watch your step.”

Mia's shoulder as he guided her safely to the car. He carefully

in the car, Mia felt a wave of relief wash

steal a glance at Timothy beside her. He was clad in

images of Timothy flashed through her mind. She mostly remembered him in

"Timothy, please, just leave me alone,”

surprise, noticing that she had closed her eyes

Was she intoxicated?

his jacket over her shoulders, his voice soft as he

mumbled, "Then get out of

on Timothy's face. So, he was on her

the driver. "Start the engine and

and authoritative, unlike that of a typical bodyguard. The driver instinctively complied, turning to Peyton in the passenger seat. "Where should we

brief pause, Peyton suggested, "Let's head to Meadowview

to the Lane residence at such a late

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