Caleb's silent thoughts echoed, "Tim, as your buddy, I can only assist you to this extent. If you don't step up now, when will you?"

Nonetheless, Timothy was no fool.

With a cold, penetrating glare, he shifted his focus to Connie and Lewis. "If you apologize to Mia immediately and clarify the false rumors regarding the alleged engagement, then I might contemplate sparing the Bowen family.” Despite this, Connie remained hesitant. "Mr. Barrett, what is it about Mia that has captured your interest?"

Connie had always viewed Mia with contempt, given her status as a divorced woman with a child. Despite Mia's position as the heiress of the Lane family, Connie believed she deserved significantly less respect.

However, to Connie's surprise, the CEO of the prestigious Barrett Group in Bern City was deeply infatuated with Mia, even willing to act as her humble bodyguard.

Timothy locked eyes with Connie as he stated, "I have chosen to be with her."

Timothy's words stoked Connie's simmering frustration.

Observing Connie's agitation, Lewis quickly interjected, "Mr. Barrett, perhaps you're unaware, but Mia has been previously married and has a child.

desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there are plenty of heiresses in Nord City with backgrounds no less

gaze, Timothy retorted, "Because none

Caleb joined in playfully, "Ah, so this is what love

echoing the sentiment, "Get

aback by

spectacle unfold from the sidelines, never anticipating that

the reporters amidst the commotion, saying, "I apologize, but I'm not the type of woman just anyone can

you've got quite the nerve, don't you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in Bern City, and yet you still dare to

added, "Mia, don't be ungrateful. It's a privilege that Mr. Barrett

as she retorted, “I have

the Barrett family four

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