Female NovelChapter 542“Just because i was once an orphan doesn’t mean | still am. | have a family now!”
“Hmph, stop with the lies. Are you seriously trying to convince me that you randomly stumbled upon an affluent family, turningyou from an orphan into a wealthy heiress overnight?”
Mia nodded. “Why is that so hard to believe?”
“Hahaha, Mia, your excuses are getting ridiculous. Have you been indulging in too many soap operas? Such scenarios only playout in TV dramas, not in reality. Snap out of it!”
At that moment, a Porsche pulled up nearby, and a sharply dressed man stepped out. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, exudingan aura of urban sophistication.
Ramona’s face lit up when she spotted him. “Jeremy, over here!”Jeremy approached them with a warm smile. “Why are you two waiting at the entrance? Aren’t you tired?“You could have simply mentioned my name, and they would have escorted you directly to the private room.”
Taking advantage of the moment, Ramona commented, “Jeremy, did you get a new car? | remember you had a BMW last time,and now you're driving a Porsche. Quite the upgrade, huh?”
“Oh, it's nothing. My family helped me out with some money to upgrade my car. There’s no way | could afford a new one with myincome.
“By the way, it’s a pleasant surprise to see Mia here today after all these years. You still look as lovely as ever, Mia, not a dayolder.”
Mia smiled gracefully in response. “Thanks for the compliment.”
Standing nearby, Ramona couldn't conceal her jealousy. She hadn’t anticipated Jeremy’s immediate attention toward Mia uponhis arrival.
After all, women possessed a keen intuition. Despite the passing years, it
appeared Jeremy still harbored feelings for Mia.
Jeremy instructed, “Let's head inside, everyone. Don’t linger outside.”
Mia stayed quiet, joining the group as they made their way toward the restaurant.
As she entered, a sleek, new luxury car pulled up by the roadside.
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Timothy lowered the car window and glanced toward the restaurant, a flicker of confusion crossing his gaze.Moments ago, he thought he glimpsed Mia among a group of people.
Seated in the passenger seat, Heath cautiously began, “Mr. Barrett, our reservation today isn’t at this restaurant. It’s the onefurther ahead.”
“Got it,” Timothy replied, shifting his gaze away and rolling up the car window.
Upon entering the private room, Mia found herself amidst several classmates, although Gina had yet to arrive.
Ramona swiftly claimed the seat beside Jeremy, eagerly inquiring about his work.
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Mia quietly seated herself besidethem, listening attentively. It wasthen that she discovered Jeremy'semployment at a financial firm,boasting a substantial income. Thecontent is on noveldrama.org! Readthe latest chapter there!
As the waiter served tea, Jeremypoured a cup for Mia, commendingher, “Mia, | heard you won first placein a design competition. That's trulyimpressive! Congratulations!” Thecontent is on noveldrama.org! Readthe latest chapter there!
“Thank you, it’s just a stroke of luck,” she modestly replied.“Don’t underestimate yourself. Luck often reflects skill just as much.”
Ramona couldn't help but interject, “Did Mia truly win an award in a design competition, or was it one of those that almostanyone could achieve?”
“It's the Fleur International DesignCompetition, hosted by the renownedLane family in Nord City. It takesplace every three years and carriesconsiderable prestige. The content ison noveldrama.org! Read the latestchapter there!
“With Mia securing first place, she now holds a golden opportunity to join any top-tier company in the industry.” @
Upon hearing this, Ramona couldn’t help but feel envious. 5