Timothy stiffened his lips. He took out his phone and called Mia. Meanwhile, Mia had just entered the research institute. Glancing at the caller ID, she was surprised to see that it was Timothy calling. Still, she couldn't fathom why he called her. Things didn't end well between them at the banquet earlier after all. Mia tossed her phone into her bag. She didn't intend to answer any calls. Peyton knew not to disturb her with any work-related matters whenever she bonded with her children unless they were urgent. She changed into sterile clothing before she entered Sage's ward. He was busying himself in front of the computer. A series of codes appeared on the monitor, and he looked solemn. "Handle the left wing, and let them come through in the middle. I'll deal with them."The codes on the screen shifted promptly, indicating Sage's victory. Having learned about coding from Nathan, Mia could also decipher the codes on Sage's screen. She clapped, exclaiming, "Good work!"Sa
Mia spun around, realizing several security guards filing out from behind her. What happened?Sage got off his chair and stared at a nurse dashing by. "What happened?""It seems that someone is trying to break in. The security guards have all gone over to the scene. No one is going to get in. Don't worry, Mr. Sage," Josie said. She hurried toward the entrance. Being informed of the commotion, the other staff members from the labs eventually set aside their work and went outside. They wanted to see who was so bold to invade the research institute. Plenty of weirdos roamed around these days, indeed. Little did Mia expect that someone had the gall to break in. By the looks of how people were swarming toward the commotion, it was evident that people were always drawn to gossip. Mia dropped her gaze and glanced at Sage. "Why don't we go and have a look?"Sage's expression remained shuttered. He shook his head. "What's the point? It's a waste of time."Holding his hand, Mia chide
Sage chanced a glance at Mia. "Mommy, do you know this vile woman?"Mia shook her head. "I don't, but I'm curious about why she claims to be Nicholas' fiancée. I haven't heard about any updates regarding his love life though."Josie chimed in, "Mr. Mendes is just so attractive and capable, after all. In fact, some of my colleagues fancied him. But he wasn't interested in dating. He even turned down one of his suitors who bombarded him with a fervent confession."Mr. Mendes has already fallen for another woman. He won't be fazed no matter which bitch flocked to him."Mia sensed her implication, and her expression grew awkward. Not long ago, she had just found out that Nicholas fancied her. She didn't see him as a potential suitor; he was like a brother to her. There wasn't even a single spark of romance between them from the beginning. Despite the amount of time they'd spent together, she could only see him as family.Things began to escalate quickly outside. The woman in red g
Mia gave no heed to Louisa. Helping Josie up, she said, "Are you okay?""I'm fine." Josie shook her head, seemingly unbothered. Still, Mia noticed that Josie's cheeks swelled up quickly. Louisa was ruthless! How could she treat others this way?Mia glanced at another staff member and said, "Bring her to the infirmary and apply a cold compress on her cheek. It's a shame if her pretty face becomes scarred." Josie took the damage for the sake of the research institute, after all. However, Louisa snapped in the next instant, "Hey, I'm talking to you! Why are you ignoring me? Are you deaf? Also, why are you so concerned about this bitch? It doesn't matter if her face is ruined. She's just going to seduce men with her looks anyway."Mia turned toward her. "Actually, I have been wondering.""I know you have a lot of questions regarding my identity. Go on," Louisa said smugly. "Did you forget to brush your teeth before leaving this morning? Why does your mouth stink?"Louisa's exp
Mia's gaze on Louisa grew heavy with scrutiny. She didn't expect her to come from Yellow Island. Nord City and Bern City used to be one in the past. The city was split into two after the feudal government was overthrown. The royal family at the time moved to an island and called it the Yellow Island, where all the residents on the island changed their last name to "Yarrow".Yellow Island's status remained ambiguous. It wasn't really a country though it seemed like one, and it belonged to the territory of neither Nord City nor Bern City. Its existence was truly one of a kind. Louisa raised her brows. "Why? Did my identity scare you out of your wits?"Mia nodded. "I was slightly taken aback. That explains why you're so spoiled.""What? Are you nuts? I know you're jealous that I'm from Yellow Island. With noble blood, I'm just far more superior than you peasants! That's why you're deliberately mocking me. I know what you're thinking."Mia was flabbergasted. She'd seen people wit
Mia straightened out her clothes before turning to Louisa. "You should be saying that to yourself, not to me.""What's that supposed to mean?""We're in Nord City, not your tiny Yellow Island."Louisa rebuked, "How dare you belittle Yellow Island! By the way, your knowledge is just plain ridiculous." She added arrogantly, "Do you even know anything about that island? If you're clueless about the history, I recommend hitting the books before trying to chat with me again." Mia responded calmly, "I know about Yellow Island. But seriously, it's been centuries since the monarchy was abolished. How much longer are the royal descendants like you going to hold onto this feudal-era fantasy?"Over the years, she had engaged in business dealings with people from Yellow Island. But they consistently exhibited an air of superiority and a disdainful attitude toward others.Hence, she never cared much for people from the island. Seeing Louisa flaunt her arrogance only strengthened Mia's disl
Mia smirked and said, "Anyway, it's not like Yellow Island women are desired by men these days."While Yellow Island women were regarded as noble, the island's long history had resulted in a tangled web of family branches. Only a handful of lineages actually held significant status and influence. The rest were merely lesser-known branches and had little to no standing within Yellow Island society. These individuals often flaunt their status and bask in their perceived noble status. But in reality, few men would consider marrying women from Yellow Island if not for some ulterior motive to gain benefits from their status.Louisa looked at Timothy. "You're refusing my offer because of her, right? Fine. I'll handle her personally.What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and grab her!"When Mia saw the bodyguards charging toward her, Timothy stepped forward to protect her. Despite being outnumbered, he fought bravely against the bodyguards.However, even with his impressive s
Mia said icily, "Are you sober now?"Louisa covered her stinging face and stared at Mia in disbelief. "You dared to hit me. Don't you know who I am?" As a Yellow Islander, she had never experienced such humiliation before.Mia rubbed her wrist. "I know who you are. But regardless of your identity, anyone causing trouble at the research institute will face the same consequences."Louisa's voice sharpened. "You're finished. I won't let you off the hook. I'll have you captured, tortured, and flayed alive. You won't beg for life, but you'll beg for death."Despite her threats, it was all in vain. Every bodyguard she had brought with her had been defeated and rendered immobile.Mia turned to Peyton and instructed, "Take her and her bodyguards to the police station. Also, make copies of the building's surveillance footage. "Inform the authorities that these individuals from Yellow Island have instigated a disturbance at the research institute, perpetrated assault, and intentionally in