Nonetheless, the Lanes’ clear disdain for Timothy was a welcome sight for Dylan.

At that moment, Connor directed a hostile glance toward Dylan and asked, "And who might you be?"

Feeling uneasy, Dylan promptly clarified, “Hello, Mr. Lane. I work at Ms. Lane's company. She and I had plans for dinner tonight.

"But unexpectedly, Ms. Lane ran into the Bowens in the restroom, and Mrs. Bowen ended up injuring her.”

Though Dylan felt reluctant to divulge, keeping silent might implicate him further with Timothy.

Besides, it was widely known in Nord City that the Lane brothers were fiercely protective of their younger sister.

Upon hearing this, Connor finally grasped the situation. "The Bowen family sure has some nerve, don't they? Assaulting Mia like that! They're getting way too cocky!"

Despite this, Connor's animosity toward Timothy remained palpable. Seeing all his bodyguards lying defeated at Timothy's feet, Connor was taken aback. "Seems like you're quite skilled, huh?" he grumbled. "Get more reinforcements here, now!"

Connor couldn't believe it. Was Timothy seriously gaining the upper hand in the Lane family's territory in Nord City?

Shortly after, over ten additional bodyguards arrived. Despite Timothy's prowess, he was quickly outnumbered.

Dylan observed from the sidelines, his expression became increasingly complex.

want

"Stop!"

echoed from the elevator, abruptly

hearing the interruption, Connor glanced up, his

frowned and retorted, “Why are you stopping me? Every time this Barrett bastard appears,

Connor's outburst ceased, the other bodyguards

the ground, visibly battered with bruises, his shattered sunglasses

glance, addressing Connor instead, “There's a lot of attention on the Lane family right now. Causing a fatal incident in the

with him, please find a more discreet location." Observing from the sidelines, Dylan was taken aback. Wasn't

Jason's words, showing

at managing such situations, which was why

circumstances, they couldn't risk anything happening to Timothy there, not even leaving behind a single piece

with a

firmly on Ms. Lane's side.” Jason responded with a calculated smile,

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