When Timothy laid eyes on Mia, he felt like he had been transported back four years in time. She looked exactly as she did in his memories, igniting a rush of emotions within him. He couldn't help but feel thrilled at their reunion. Caleb found himself unexpectedly confronting his own feelings as he beheld Mia standing before him, alive and well.Mia turned to face him. There was a mixture of grief and aloofness in her expression as she spoke, "Why, I'm surprised that you still remember my name."Timothy inhaled sharply. He stared at her calmly as he asked, "Are you finally going to drop the act?" He knew that she'd been feigning ignorance. She recognized him, yet she purposely acted like she didn't know him. Mia's brows furrowed slightly, contemplating his accusation. If he believed she was merely acting, then perhaps she would oblige. With a nonchalant air, she replied, "Because it's become tiresome.""Mia, do you have any idea how long I've been searching for you?" Timothy
"The culprit?" Mia echoed incredulously, her mind racing to connect the dots. With a clatter, she abandoned her utensils, the noise ringing out sharply."So you've spent four years tracking me down just to interrogate me about the culprit? I'm appalled."She grabbed a knife beside her and brandished it before him. "Mr. Barrett, what makes you think that I should put up with your baseless accusations?"Though her memories remained elusive, her rage was unmistakable. If she were to uncover the extent of the injustice she had suffered, including how she had almost died from a hemorrhage during childbirth, she wouldn't be able to stop herself from burning the Barretts alive. They were all fucking bastards!The cold steel of the blade hovered dangerously close to Timothy's face, yet he remained steadfast, meeting her gaze without flinching."I just want to know the truth."Everything happened in a blur back then. Someone had been apprehended, purported to be the culprit, yet the des
Mia casually rested her chin on her hand, tilting her head as she regarded Timothy with a smile. "Mr. Barrett, it seems like you're a bit nervous, aren't you?"While talking, she deliberately moved her feet under the table.With a swift motion, Timothy reached over and placed his hand on top of her foot.With the table draped in a white cloth, nothing transpiring underneath was visible from the outside.As a result, Mia grew even bolder. She removed the nude lipstick from her lips and replaced it with a bold red shade, instantly elevating her appearance.She smirked. "Mr. Barrett, you haven't touched your steak yet. Is it not to your liking?"As Timothy observed Mia before him, he couldn't help but notice a distinct transformation in her demeanor.His Adam's apple moved slightly. "It's been four years, and it would seem that your audacity has grown considerably."Mia casually undid the top button of her shirt, purposefully exposing her collarbone. "Perhaps more than just my aud
Timothy followed her gaze and spotted Luna. Luna appeared to be holding a phone and snapping pictures.Suddenly, Luna let out a startled scream. She hadn't anticipated getting caught in the act of spying.Timothy's expression instantly darkened.Mia glanced at him casually and grinned. "Mr. Barrett, I don't think today is the right time."After saying that, she stepped off the table, adjusted her clothing, and sported a mischievous smile.With her platinum purse in hand, Mia briskly exited the scene.Spotting Luna lurking nearby, Mia clicked her tongue in disapproval. "You must be envious, watching the man you can't have with another woman, aren't you?"Luna gripped her phone tightly. "Don't get too cocky. You're just a substitute.""It's a shame you can't even fill in as a stand-in," Mia sarcastically remarked, looking down at Luna. "And mark my words. Timothy will be mine tomorrow!""You bitch!"Out of nowhere, Mia delivered a forceful slap that left Luna staggering.Fixin
Upon hearing this, Timothy observed the waiter holding a sizable gift box at the door, feeling somewhat out of place.A myriad of emotions stirred within Timothy. He remained silent and didn't approach.Timothy was perplexed by Mia's demeanor. Despite knowing he had overheard her words, she seemed confident that he would continue to trust her.Where did she summon such audacity?Standing beside Timothy, Caleb couldn't resist his curiosity and walked over to accept the gift, eagerly inquiring, "Did Ms. Monalize mention anything else?""She insisted that Mr. Barrett join her in Room 888. She wouldn't accept no for an answer!"Caleb was taken aback. After the waiter left, he excitedly placed the gift on the coffee table and exclaimed, "Hey Tim, seriously? You two were out for just a short while, and now you're back looking all disheveled."She even gave you a gift and wants to meet up tonight. Have you guys patched things up already?""Patched things up? That's absurd!" Timothy re
Timothy's eyes narrowed slightly. "If this is such a positive sign, why don't you wear it?""Your wife purchased this for you, not me."Leaning back on the sofa, Timothy gazed up at the ceiling. "Honestly, I'm starting to doubt if it's really her."Considering Mia's personality, he felt that her flirtatious actions beneath the table were something she would never engage in."I think there's a high likelihood. It can't just be a coincidence. She's probably still upset about what happened in the past, so she's intentionally trying to tease you. Are you really going to give up so easily, Tim?"Timothy's eyes narrowed further. "Do you also believe she's just acting?""Yes. Why don't you go to her room tonight, Tim, and find out her true intentions? If she's truly Mia, she won't sleep with you. She would just be teasing you intentionally."Timothy remained silent as he examined the underwear in the box.Caleb persisted, "Tim, you don't need to worry about Ginger. Tonight, I can look
As the heir of the esteemed Barrett family, Timothy had always been regarded as a prodigy and had never experienced such disrespect before.His expression hardened instantly. "You'd better keep quiet, or you'll regret it."Timothy was furious.Just as he was preparing to storm out, a woman's voice echoed from within the room. "Are you leaving this quickly just because you're upset?"Timothy's steps faltered, his gaze shifting incredulously toward the room. He hadn't anticipated Mia to be inside.In a fit of rage, Timothy turned abruptly and stormed into the room.Keith attempted to intervene, but Timothy shoved him aside with a single slap.As Timothy stepped into the room, he found Mia seated on the sofa.She wore a black camisole, her long damp hair flowing over her shoulders; it seemed that she had just stepped out of the shower.At the sight of her, Timothy clenched his jaw and demanded, "Have you arranged to meet other men besides me?"His anger was palpable.Before Mia
Unable to tolerate the situation any longer, Timothy rose to his feet. He glanced at the group of young men, calmly removed his wristwatch, and tossed it outside the door. "Whoever grabs it first can keep it."For a moment, everyone was stunned.Keith sneered, "How much could this watch possibly cost anyway?"Raising an eyebrow, Mia replied, "It's not that expensive, just a little over 80 thousand dollars."The moment her words trailed off, the young men, including Keith, swiftly stood up and dashed toward the door.With a cold expression, Timothy strode over and closed the door, ensuring it was securely locked.The room finally settled into a tranquil atmosphere.Mia arched an eyebrow, glancing at Timothy before her. "Are you seriously going to discard an 80-thousand-dollar watch like that?"Timothy stepped closer, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Looks like your taste in men isn't quite up to par; they're willing to walk away over a mere 80 thousand bucks.""Well, who can resis
None of the major shareholders was a fool.After that, Mia was busy handling Barrett Group affairs and barely had time to rest.With an exhausted look, she returned to the hospital.Mia looked at Timothy and said, "I'll run away if you don't wake up soon.""No… Please don't go…" Timothy grabbed her hand. His gaze was deep.Mia's eyes reddened as she gazed at the man who had just regained consciousness. Timothy finally came out of his coma.After that, everything was back to normal. Those who caused trouble quieted down.Sharon visited Timothy and told him that she was going to settle down overseas and would not come back anymore.Timothy bought her a property and gave her a huge sum of money before sending her away from Bern City.As for Maya, it was discovered that she was not the granddaughter of the Prime Minister of Yellow Island but merely his caregiver. Yet, she had been deceiving people outside.After Maya was exposed, she ran away dejectedly. Nobody knew where she was
Sage stood beside Timothy in silence.Soon, news that Timothy was hospitalized spread, and Barrett Group's stock plunged.The relatives of the Barrett family requested to hold a board meeting to elect another CEO.On the day of the board meeting, Mia brought her two children to Barrett Group.They managed to keep everyone on a leash as Sage bore a striking resemblance to Timothy.Mia marched into the meeting room, sat in Timothy's chair, and glanced at everyone present. "Let's begin. Didn't you all want to have a meeting?"One of the middle-aged men said, "Ms. Lane, this is the Barrett Group board meeting. It's not appropriate for you to be here.""That's right. Though the kids are Mr. Barrett's children, they're still young and do not have any shares. You all shouldn't be here."Mia flung a document onto the table. "This is an agreement signed by Grandma Laura to authorize me to manage Timothy's shares.""Anyway, we still need to elect a CEO to handle our company affairs.""
"Because to me, you're my family too," Timothy said.When Sharon heard the word 'family', her eyes turned red. Then, she turned around and left the ward.Mia walked out and asked Peyton to send Sharon to the hospital for a checkup.Looking at Sharon's back, Mia said, "I hope you don't let him down since he regards you as his family. He's the only one you can depend on now."Sharon did not turn her head around. Mia did not know if Sharon would listen to her advice.Mia immediately called her brother. "Dominic, I met Maya."She then told him everything about Maya.Dominic frowned. "I never thought she would go to Yellow Island.""Do you think she's really the granddaughter of the Prime Minister of Yellow Island?""Don't you know how good she is at lying?" Dominic said.Mia nodded. "Yeah, you're right. But I still don't know whether she's related to Yellow Island.""Don't worry, I'll find out."When Mia returned to the ward after ending the call, she saw a doctor bustling arou
Mia went straight to the hospital to ask Timothy about the matter.But when she arrived, someone had reached there earlier than her."Timothy, what do you mean? All I did was pull a few strings, but you want to humiliate me publicly. How am I going to maintain my standing in the company?" Sharon said.Mia went in with a frown. "This is funny. It's not just about pulling a few strings, but it's aimed at me. Mrs. Barrett, your actions have leaked confidential commercial information.""Stop trying to scare me. It's my son who opened doors for you. It's the Yellow Islanders who wanted to collaborate with us, and they are much better than you," Sharon retorted. Mia said with a half-hearted smile, "At first, I didn't want to pursue this matter. But since you put it this way, wait for my lawyer's letter then.""Such big talk, huh?" A mysterious-looking woman wearing a hat and a mask walked in from outside.Mia felt that the woman looked somewhat familiar. "Are you the rumored granddau
Mia glanced at the person on the screen. Without answering the woman, she turned off the laptop.After all, there was no need for Mia to explain anything.After Mia turned off the laptop assertively, she turned around and looked at Timothy. He did not say a word but started eating.Soon, Heath received a call. He left the ward and said to the woman on the other side of the phone, "She's Mr. Barrett's ex-wife. You'd better not mess with her."While Timothy was eating, Mia finished reading the proposal in her hand.She had to admit that the document was very valuable.Mia was about to leave the ward when Timothy almost finished eating, but his voice sounded behind her. "What did you say when you met her at the cafe earlier?""Did you follow me?""I followed her, to be exact. After all, the Hopkins are not good people."Mia totally agreed with that.She paused briefly before she said, "Grandma Laura asked me to talk to her because she doesn't agree with you about giving her all
"You don't know anything," Sharon said.Mia retorted, "I might not know everything, but Timothy is innocent. Before he knew the truth, he always regarded you as his mother. Even after he found out the truth, he has never mistreated you."Besides, when you said you wanted the Barrett family's wealth, he agreed. Tell me, who else could do what he did?"Mia felt that Timothy might have been hurt by Sharon's words.He seemed impressive on the outside, but his identity was a dark secret.Therefore, his relationship with Sharon became awkward.Sharon's eyes reddened. "But I also treat him like my biological son.""You're also his foster mother. Now everyone related to him is dead, and you're the only one he has. What are you afraid of?"Sharon wiped off her tears. "I'm not afraid of anything. It's just that I felt that I can't trust anyone.""Timothy is a man of his word. However, Grandma Laura said that if you remain stubborn, making the will public is her only option," Mia said.
Mia noticed Sharon's expression changing slightly when she mentioned Laura.Sharon took her cup of coffee and said, "What? Does Mrs. Barrett Senior still want to lecture me even when she's on her deathbed? She must have known Timothy's identity all along, but she conspired with her son to keep the truth from me. "She and the Barretts are birds of a feather. What else does she have to say?"Mia was not surprised by her words. She had expected that Sharon would certainly think this way.Fortunately, she managed to stop Laura when she said she wanted to meet Sharon.Sharon was emotionally unstable now. What if Laura said something unpleasant and Sharon retorted? Her words might upset Laura.Mia took a kraft envelope out of her handbag and placed it in front of Sharon. "I hope you won't regret saying those words after reading this.""What's this?""This is the will that your husband left behind, as well as the divorce agreement."Hearing that, Sharon quickly took the document out
Mia hesitated to risk exposing Laura to Sharon's potential agitation.Due to Sharon's emotional vulnerability, she often spoke impulsively. With Laura's delicate health in mind, any disruption was simply out of the question.As Laura recounted past events, Mia remained silent, absorbing her words.Upon hearing Laura's story, Mia was taken aback. She hadn't expected there to be hidden aspects to Timothy's family history.Taking a moment, she asked, "Does Timothy have any knowledge of this?""He doesn't. Some things are best kept from him," Laura replied calmly.Mia harbored some lingering questions in her mind. Unable to suppress them any longer, she asked, "Considering your knowledge of Timothy's background, what is your opinion of him?""Tim is a commendable young man, and he has never let our family down. He has achieved remarkably well for himself. To be honest, I feel indebted to him as well."At first, I only kept him around for the sake of preserving the Barrett family li
Despite her initial reluctance, Mia eventually found herself making her way to Timothy's ward.As she entered, she couldn't help but notice Timothy's expressionless demeanor as he lay there.Carrying a tray of food, Mia approached him. "The doctor pointed out your extreme fatigue. It's crucial that you increase your food intake and prioritize proper rest to reduce the risk of sudden complications."Upon hearing Mia's voice, Timothy lifted his gaze to find her seated beside him. His lips moved slightly as he asked, "What did you tell Luna?""Not much," Mia responded. "Just a sprinkle of salt on the wound and a dash of psychological pressure to make sure Luna doesn't have it easy in prison."Placing the tray of food in front of him, Mia urged, "Please, just a few bites.""I'll eat later. By the way, the kids have been here at the hospital for quite a while. You should take them home," Timothy suggested.Frowning, Mia insisted, "You should eat something first."As her words faded,