Upon hearing this statement, Mia's appetite immediately waned, prompting her to set down her cutlery.She peered at the dish before her and questioned, "Are you certain that this chef worked for the esteemed Barrett family in Bern City, and that this dish was Mr. Barrett's favorite?"Wasn't that too much of a coincidence?Mia couldn't believe the serendipity of encountering a chef who had worked at Timothy's household just as they casually went out for a meal."This information is straight from the chef's mouth. Rumor has it that the CEO of the esteemed Barrett Group in Bern City has an exceptionally discriminating palate and is notoriously demanding. "However, these signature dishes prepared by the chef seem to be quite popular."Upon hearing these absurd rumors, Mia suppressed a smile and pressed on, "Besides mentioning Mr. Barrett's discerning and hard-to-please taste, what else did the chef reveal?"She was eager to learn more!As soon as Mia finished speaking, she felt Ti
Leaning against the wall, Timothy regarded Dylan with disdain. "I'm not like you.""What sets us apart? To Ms. Lane, we're essentially the same," Dylan countered."My connection with her is far more intricate than you realize," Timothy asserted, a touch of arrogance in his tone.This statement intrigued Dylan. "What exactly is your relationship with Ms. Lane?""I don't have to disclose that to you," Timothy replied firmly, shooting Dylan a piercing stare. "It would be wise for you to maintain your distance from her. Otherwise, you'll come to regret it."Despite being in Nord City, taking down a lowly actor like Dylan would be considered child's play for Timothy.Dylan responded with a mocking expression, "Do you really think you can scare me off? I was just trying to give you a friendly heads-up that Mia isn't someone you can chase after. If it's money you're after, just name your price."Upon hearing this, Timothy removed his sunglasses, revealing his sharp and arrogant eyes. "
Clutching her throbbing head, Mia desperately wished she could stem the tide of memories flooding her mind.As she staggered, Timothy moved forward, wrapping her in his arms with evident concern. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.Mia's headache was so intense that she couldn't muster a coherent response.Meanwhile, Connie remained relentless in her threats. "Mia, if you don't explain yourself today, we'll both go down together!" she exclaimed.Ignoring Connie's words, Timothy swiftly snatched Connie's handbag and slammed it forcefully onto the ground.Connie was taken aback, fixing Timothy with a sharp glare. "You penniless bodyguard! How dare you toss my bag like that? Do you have any idea how much it costs? You couldn't afford it even if you sold everything you own!" she screeched.The other woman cautiously interjected, "Connie, is it possible that this bodyguard is responsible for Lewis' injuries?"Upon seeing Timothy, Connie immediately connected the do
Upon learning about Mia's head injury, Peyton grew deeply worried. He swiftly reached out to the doctors at the private hospital and hurried there without delay.The medical team at the private hospital was already on standby.Unbeknownst to Mia, Connor happened to be among the hospital staff members.As Timothy carried Mia out of the car, Connor was taken aback to see him. "What are you doing here?" he exclaimed in surprise.Mia realized she was in a difficult situation as soon as she heard Connor's voice. There was no way she could hide anymore.Deciding to go along with it, Mia closed her eyes and pretended to faint.Stepping forward, Timothy gently lowered Mia into a wheelchair. "Now isn't the time for questions," he stated firmly. "She sustained a head injury from being hit with a bag, and she's experiencing nausea and dizziness. It seems to be a mild concussion."Observing Mia's pallid complexion, Connor didn't bother questioning Timothy's presence. Instead, he swiftly w
Nonetheless, the Lanes' clear disdain for Timothy was a welcome sight for Dylan.At that moment, Connor directed a hostile glance toward Dylan and asked, "And who might you be?"Feeling uneasy, Dylan promptly clarified, "Hello, Mr. Lane. I work at Ms. Lane's company. She and I had plans for dinner tonight. "But unexpectedly, Ms. Lane ran into the Bowens in the restroom, and Mrs. Bowen ended up injuring her."Though Dylan felt reluctant to divulge, keeping silent might implicate him further with Timothy.Besides, it was widely known in Nord City that the Lane brothers were fiercely protective of their younger sister.Upon hearing this, Connor finally grasped the situation. "The Bowen family sure has some nerve, don't they? Assaulting Mia like that! They're getting way too cocky!"Despite this, Connor's animosity toward Timothy remained palpable.Seeing all his bodyguards lying defeated at Timothy's feet, Connor was taken aback. "Seems like you're quite skilled, huh?" he grumble
Upon hearing Timothy's declaration, Connor and Jason's expressions shifted abruptly. They couldn't help but wonder: Had Timothy somehow learned the truth about the bone marrow donation?But then Timothy continued, stating, "Ginger is my daughter too. I have every right to remain by her side and ensure her recovery!"Connor breathed a sigh of relief at Timothy's words. It appeared that Timothy was still unaware of whether the bone marrow was intended for Ginger or Sage.At that moment, Jason sternly intervened, saying, "Mia risked her life to bring Ginger into this world. And let's not forget, it's been the Lane family's effort to raise her over the years."You have no right to be by Ginger's side. If you're even considering attempting to gain custody of her, I strongly suggest you drop that idea right now!"Given his experience as a lawyer, Jason had encountered many divorce cases before, giving him a good understanding of men's thoughts in such situations.Throughout this time,
Connor's surgical knife was exceptionally sharp, its edge gleaming ominously.Nevertheless, Timothy remained motionless, almost as if he had resigned himself to whatever fate awaited him.In that tense moment, even Jason found himself holding his breath.With a swift motion, the knife sliced through Timothy's sleeve, drawing blood as it left a jagged tear in its wake.Observing Timothy's lack of reaction, Connor gritted his teeth and remarked, "You're truly tempting fate, aren't you?"What a madman!Unfazed, Timothy glanced at the blood-stained knife, his expression devoid of emotion as he replied, "Even if you were to kill me now, my answer would remain unchanged. I won't leave."Enraged, Connor prepared to strike again, but Jason intervened. "Connor, why don't you go check on Mia's condition? I'll handle this."Even if they wanted to destroy Timothy, now wasn't the right moment to do so.Upon hearing Mia's name, Connor reluctantly put away the surgical knife. With one final
Turning to Peyton, Dylan inquired, "Is he Mia's ex-husband?"Peyton maintained his composure as he replied, "I'm sorry, but I can't disclose that information. I hope you understand the importance of maintaining discretion outside of these walls. Here's the confidentiality agreement for you to sign."Dylan eventually signed the agreement, although he was already convinced—that bodyguard was undoubtedly Mia's ex-husband!It appeared that Timothy had become aware of Mia's newfound status as the heiress of the Lane family, which could explain his audacious attempt to make amends.Nevertheless, Dylan was determined to keep this scoundrel away from Mia!Meanwhile, in the private deluxe ward, Mia felt as though she had just stepped out from an alternate universe she dreamed up.In the dream, she relived her experiences in the Barrett residence, including her marriage to Timothy and the mistreatment she endured there.Like a flickering strobe light, fragments of memories raced through M