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.

you could have any woman you desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there

impatience in his gaze, Timothy retorted, "Because

playfully, "Ah, so this is what love looks

echoing the

aback by

watching the spectacle unfold from the sidelines, never anticipating that

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

response, "Mia, you've got quite the nerve, don't you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in Bern City, and

ungrateful. It's a privilege that Mr. Barrett has set

“I have no interest

Barrett family four years ago, Mia was

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