Connor's surgical knife was exceptionally sharp, its edge gleaming ominously.

Nevertheless, Timothy remained motionless, almost as if he had resigned himself to whatever fate awaited him.

In that tense moment, even Jason found himself holding his breath. With a swift motion, the knife sliced through Timothy's sleeve, drawing blood as it left a jagged tear in its wake.

Observing Timothy's lack of reaction, Connor gritted his teeth and remarked, "You're truly tempting fate, aren't you?"

What a madman!

Unfazed, Timothy glanced at the blood-stained knife, his expression devoid of emotion as he replied, "Even if you were to kill me now, my answer would remain unchanged. I won't leave."

Enraged, Connor prepared to strike again, but Jason intervened. "Connor, why don't you go check on Mia's condition? I'll handle this." Even if they wanted to destroy Timothy, now wasn't the right moment to do so.

Upon hearing Mia's name, Connor reluctantly put away the surgical knife. With one final glare at Timothy, he warned, "Consider yourself lucky today. But don't think you'll escape next time."

After Connor left, Jason fixed a cold stare on the disheveled Timothy standing before him. "Speak up. What are your true intentions?"

“I've already told you."

all sensible people here, so I trust you'll be equally astute in this matter. Mia is now the heiress of the Lane family, and Ginger is invaluable to us. You should understand that Mia

dripped with mockery as he reminded Timothy of his family's mistreatment

I just want

offer to make amends? Mia

she almost died giving birth? Could you endure the suffering she

clear that Timothy couldn't possibly make it up

you hadn't staged her

Why didn't you take action sooner? Weren't you the one who suggested divorce back then? Your interest only sparked when we finally located her. But let me make it clear—it's too

now. But all I want is for Mia and Ginger to be safe.” "You've certainly

that, Jason turned and made

quickly surrounded Timothy, ready to

said, "Mr. Barrett, please don't make this harder for everyone. Your

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