"Hand him the phone," Mia said.Soon, Sage's voice came through, saying, "Mommy.""Yes, I'm here. Your health will improve soon, and you'll be back in school with your friends.""Hmph, I don't want to attend kindergarten like them, it's a waste of time."Hearing Sage's confident tone, Mia couldn't help but feel exasperated. Despite his health challenges, Sage was remarkably intelligent and had already mastered the elementary school curriculum on his own.It took Mia some time to come to terms with the fact that she had given birth to a child prodigy.Mia gently persuaded Sage, saying, "But you need to get better, don't you? Do you want to stay confined in this room forever?""But I don't want his blood."Hearing Sage's distressed tone, Mia continued to encourage him, saying, "This is what he owes you, dear. Be a good boy. We'll be back to keep you company soon. Love you."Although Sage was stubborn, he couldn't help but blush at Mia's loving words, clearly pleased.Nicholas g
As Mia followed Shelly's gaze, she spotted Luna in an evening gown. Indeed, trouble seemed to follow Mia wherever she went.Shelly's expression turned uneasy. Knowing Luna's long standing desire to become the young lady of the Barrett family, she was certain Luna would stir up trouble.It was strange that Sharon suddenly approached them the last time they were at the café. Shelly later discovered that Luna had been spreading rumors, leading to a conflict between Sharon and Mia.Dressed in designer clothes and high heels, Luna approached them. "Shelly, you're here for this event too? Why didn't you tell me? We could have come together."Shelly responded directly, "Luna, this fashion show is by invitation only. Only those who have received an invitation can attend. How did you get yours?"After all, Luna's position within the Barrett family was rather precarious. Given that even Shelly couldn't secure an invitation, it seemed unlikely that Luna could.Luna smiled faintly and explai
Shelly suddenly exclaimed, "She has a daughter?""Shelly, weren't you aware? It appears that Ms. Monalize has intentionally kept this information from you."Mia responded with a smirk, "I haven't hidden this fact. Besides, as long as Timothy is aware that I have a daughter, why does it matter if others are informed or not?"While Shelly was taken aback, she also found Mia's words logical. "Exactly, as long as Tim is fine with it, who cares what others think?"Nevertheless, she was quite surprised to learn that Monalize had a daughter!Sharon immediately shot a glare at Shelly, saying, "You don't grasp the situation at all. Our family won't accept someone with such baggage. Certain women should simply abandon their hopes. Luna, let's go!"With that, Sharon stormed off in frustration, unwilling to utter another word.Luna wore a smug expression as she addressed Mia, "Ms. Monalize, your impulsive reaction just now wasn't wise. Offending Mrs. Barrett won't work in your favor.""Hmp
However, it was merely a fleeting image, and Mia couldn't recall any further details.Shelly looked at her with suspicion. "Monalize, is something bothering you?""No, let's go."Mia grinned. "Shelly, feel free to purchase whatever catches your eye later, don't hold back.""Monalize, please don't be upset. I'll handle Luna later."Upon hearing Shelly's words, Mia's grin widened. "Take it easy, but don't overdo it, especially with Mrs. Barrett present.""I just want to teach Luna a lesson. Who does she think she is, speaking to me in that manner? What authority does Luna have to use that tone with me?"Unwilling to back down, Shelly voiced her frustration, "Monalize, let me enlighten you about something. That dress Luna is wearing might even be borrowed. I mean, how could she possibly afford a limited edition Vior dress?""That doesn't seem likely. Hasn't the Barrett family provided Luna with any financial support?""They've only allocated funds for Asher's care. How much could
Sharon couldn't help but sneer, "You're just pretending to be high-class, yet here you are embarrassing yourself at a fashion show. The truth has been revealed, hasn't it?"Mia handed the invitations to Tina and responded calmly, "Don't you know that these two seats are specially reserved for today? How can you randomly assign seating like this?"Tina glanced at the invitations, her expression shifting immediately. She promptly apologized, "I'm sorry for the confusion. Since the two of you hadn't arrived for some time, we assumed you might not be attending, leading to this mistake."Mia smirked and asserted, "But I'm here now, so please make way for me to take these seats.""Of course, right away."Tina approached Sharon with a nervous demeanor and conveyed, "I apologize, Mrs. Barrett, but these two seats were reserved in advance.""Don't you know who I am? I'm Mrs. Barrett! How dare you suggest that I give up my seat?"Luna's expression darkened as she sternly addressed Tina, "
Sharon addressed Katie, "How come there's only one seat? She came with me.""I apologize, Mrs. Barrett. Nearly all the guests have arrived today, and there are no spare seats. If you request two invitations in advance next time, we'll reserve two seats in the center for you."Katie responded tactfully, leaving Sharon with no room to object. She could only concede, "Then please check for any available seats nearby and arrange one for her.""Of course, that's not a problem."Rising from her seat, Sharon headed directly toward the center seats opposite.Meanwhile, Luna remained standing in place, feeling utterly embarrassed.Shelly clicked her tongue in disapproval. "Luna, if you end up without a seat later, would you like to share with me?"Who allowed Luna, this bitch, to be so arrogant just now?Luna's expression darkened, and she clutched her handbag tightly. "No, thank you."Katie glanced at Luna as she inquired, "Miss, do you have a Vior membership card?"Flushed with emba
Luna pridefully followed Katie forward, only to be directed to a small, cramped seat in the far corner of the last row. Her expression instantly soured.Clearing her throat, Katie apologized, "I'm sorry, but it's a full house today, so no extra seats are available."With that, Katie strolled away. Women vying for better seats had become a regular occurrence, and there was simply no need to acknowledge them.Luna's gaze lingered on the cramped corner seat, reflecting her frustration at the confined space. Despite her irritation, she composed herself and reluctantly settled into it.Given all the effort she put into getting there, she wouldn't be so easily brought down by these petty taunts.Once seated, she retrieved her phone and took numerous photos of the venue, intending to post them later to enhance her image on social media.Luna couldn't help stealing a glance at Mia and Shelly, who were seated in the front row.She knew that in the future, everything within the Barrett fa
Mia gave a meaningful smile. "Why the overreaction, Ms. Maynard? Didn't you say you don't care about the brand? It's just a dress."Luna was exasperated. She did say that, but she borrowed the dress from someone else. Should the dress become ruined, she wouldn't have the means to compensate for it. "You ruined the dress, so you should compensate for it," she barked, couldn't care less about her image anymore."But you splashed water at me on purpose." Mia spun and left, not wanting to waste time with Luna.Luna thought that she could play tricks now that they were in Bern City. However, if the other party didn't uphold moral values, moral values couldn't guilt trip Mia either.Mia headed outside. The crowd had dispersed.Excitement carried Shelly to her. "Ms. Monalize, I managed to buy the latest outfit and bag!""That bag doesn't suit you. It's for elderly rich women.""You don't get it. I'm going to be a purchasing agent. I'm going to sell it and rake money from it." Realizi