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.

have any woman you desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there are plenty of heiresses in Nord City with backgrounds no less prestigious than that of

impatience in his gaze, Timothy

in playfully, "Ah, so this is what

echoing the sentiment, "Get together,

stood rooted to the spot, utterly taken aback by the unfolding drama.

sidelines, never anticipating that she would become the center

addressed the reporters amidst the commotion, saying, "I apologize, but I'm not the type of

you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in Bern City, and yet you still

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

she retorted, “I have no

family four years ago, Mia was determined not to make

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