Hearing the familiar voice, Mia spun around. A poshly dressed middle-aged woman was making her way into the hall.Mia could never forget that face.It was Sharon.Mia didn't expect Jasmine to invite Timothy's mother to the charity banquet, so she was taken aback.That explained why Jasmine carefully asked Mia's opinion of the Barrett family—because Sharon was invited!It hadn't been long since Timothy revealed his relationship with Mia.Everyone had been speculating how Mia was able to marry into the Barrett family as an orphan behind her back.Not only that, they were also nosy about how the reason behind the divorce and why she took the child away.Most importantly, Timothy didn't try to fight for custody rights!Sharon breezed through the hall with confident strides.The sight of Mia standing there irked her so much. After all, Mia had locked Sharon up as a threat back in Bern City!As the wife of the richest family in Bern City, never once had Sharon suffered such humili
The mention of Asher brought Sharon mixed feelings, evident from her deep frown.In the beginning, she assumed that Asher was Timothy's illegitimate son he had with Luna. That was why Sharon had been treating Asher like her biological grandson. At the end of the day, Timothy revealed to her that Asher wasn't his son!Hence, Sharon held grudges against Luna for keeping misleading her until today. Sharon felt like a fool for letting herself be wrapped around Luna's fingers.Fortunately, she now knew that Mia had given birth to a daughter with Timothy.Timothy didn't have plans to get married and have kids, so it was best to have Ginger back at the Barrett residence. That was why Sharon wanted to speak to Mia.Sharon offered, "Name your conditions, Mia. I can't have my grandchild wandering outside the Barrett residence."Mia smirked, wondering where Sharon got her confidence from to fight for custody rights. Not even Timothy dared to demand that from her.Mia flashed an ambig
Sharon's body was trembling due to fury, as she didn't expect Mia to disrespect her.Sharon was Ginger's grandmother! If Sharon wanted Ginger's custody right, it would only be a good thing for Ginger's upbringing.Veronica added fuel to the fire. "Sharon, we have to figure out something to get the custody right over the kid. Tim has been single and he doesn't have kids. If Shelly gives birth to a baby, she and her mother hog away the family's assets."Sharon nodded in agreement. "You're right. But Mia's family is rich. It won't be easy for us to get it from them.""They're rich, but the assets will be inherited by her brothers, not her. She's just the youngest anyway. How much can she gain after getting married? "If she gives us Ginger, Ginger will be able to inherit all of our family's assets. Mia has nothing to lose.""You have a point. I'll talk to her later." Sharon was determined to get Ginger's custody right. Having a granddaughter was better than having none. "No, I'l
"Stop wasting your time, Mia Lane. Mr. Shelbert will never give you the project that easily."Mia turned around only to see Sharon and Veronica, who had picked on Mia a lot of times in the past. Veronica was also a troublesome one.Mia hung up the phone. "As if you have the call to decide that.""Indeed, I don't. But my son does."Hearing that, Mia wrapped her head around the situation. The competitor was indeed the Barrett family from Bern City.Was Timothy doing this on purpose?He clearly knew that she was taking the lead for the project. Why was he being such a busybody?Sharon said proudly, "Did you finally realize how impressive my son is, Mia?"Mia rested against the sink. "So what? He became my bodyguard in Nord City though."That infuriated Sharon. "Glad you brought that up, Mia. Why did you have to stir things up between the collaboration between Ralph and the Bowens? Just what do you gain from doing this?"As Mia had expected, Sharon came to Nord City for her reckl
"How dare you slap me, Mia Lane!" Sharon screamed in her squeaky voice.Mia massaged her wrist. "So what if I've slapped you? Have you forgotten how I dealt with you and Luna, that pretentious woman? Seems like you haven't learned your lesson. You still have the nerves to provoke me."Sharon recalled something and grew guilty. "But still! You shouldn't have been all physical! What if people find out what you did? It'll ruin your name.""Does your IQ drop as you grow older? This is Nord City. You can try me, and I'll make your life in Nord City a living hell.""You! Tim won't let you get away with this!"The glint in Mia's eyes turned cold. "He was beaten up to a pulp the first day he came to Nord City and ended up wandering around the streets. "He would've died here ages ago had I not made him my bodyguard. Do you think you can still do whatever you want here?"Fear drained the color from Sharon's face. "Y-You can't do that.""So if you want to return to Bern City alive, behav
Mia's jaw tightened. "Waiting for me? It seems like you're competing for this project on purpose, huh?"Timothy nodded without hesitation. "That's right."She didn't expect him to admit it so confidently. She stepped forward and pulled his necktie. "You're one daring thief, huh? I was being nice and let you go and yet this is how you repay my kindness?"Placing his hands by the doorframe, he stopped the elevator door from closing in case it hurt him.She huffed, "Why are you doing this?"His Adam's apple bobbed and his voice sounded hoarse. "So that you'll remember me.""Jerk!"She released him. "You're only making me hate you more."There was no way she would remember this bastard.Stretching out her arm, she wanted to press the close button. But he stopped the elevator door from closing and entered the elevator. Mia looked at him. "What are you doing?""I'm going to do whatever you do." Timothy primped his necktie while looking into his reflection"Timothy Barrett, are
Mia couldn't believe her eyes. Wasn't Luna supposed to be in prison??Mia clearly remembered that she had sued Luna for stealing the bone marrow, to which Luna was charged with a one-year imprisonment. There was no way Mia would let Luna get away with that after she persuaded Sharon to steal the bone marrow, almost killing Sage. That was why she personally handled the issue.Never in her wildest dream had she expected to see Luna here.Was Mia seeing things? Or was this another woman who looked like Luna?However, that was really Luna's voice. Even the way they spoke was the same.It was really Luna!As an afterthought, Mia turned her head to face Timothy. She pinned him with an interrogating look. "Mind explaining? Why is this woman here?"Did he do something behind the scenes and let Luna out of prison?In fact, Timothy was equally surprised to find Luna here.After all, he was aware that Luna was sued and imprisoned for a year. She should be in jail, not Raymond's r
Raymond frowned. "I can't talk about this. This is my personal matter.""Well, it is your personal matter, but you're joining the election again next year. Here's a piece of advice from me—be careful. Any scandals might pull your votes down. Don't you think so? "Besides, my family has been working with you for so many years. We hope you can continue being the mayor without any problem." Mia worded that way on purpose.Luna obviously looked flustered.Raymond's expression turned solemn too. He nodded. "I will settle the issue as soon as possible. It won't be a problem. And I hope you won't tell this to Mr. Dominic. I can take care of this trivial matter without a problem."She nodded. "Of course, I have faith in you, Mr. Shelbert. If you can't even take care of such a trivial matter, you wouldn't have been able to come this far."A furious Luna looked at Raymond. "What do you mean by that? Are you going to abandon me again?"He sighed, "You do know that I can't be involved in an