Female Novel
Chapter 928
Caleb's silent thoughts echoed, "Tim, as your buddy, I can only assist you to this extent. If you don't step up now, when will you?"
Nonetheless, Timothy was no fool.
With a cold, penetrating glare, he shifted his focus to Connie and Lewis. "If you apologize to Mia immediately and clarify the false rumors regarding the alleged engagement, then I might contemplate sparing the Bowen family.”Despite this, Connie remained hesitant. "Mr. Barrett, what is it about Mia that has captured your interest?"
Connie had always viewed Mia with contempt, given her status as a divorced woman with a child. Despite Mia's position as the heiress of the Lane family, Connie believed she deserved significantly less respect.
However, to Connie's surprise, the CEO of the prestigious Barrett Group in Bern City was deeply infatuated with Mia, even willing to act as her humble bodyguard.
Timothy locked eyes with Connie as he stated, "I have chosen to be with her."
Timothy's words stoked Connie's simmering frustration.
Observing Connie's agitation, Lewis quickly interjected, "Mr. Barrett, perhaps you're unaware, but Mia has been previously married and has a child.
"Given your status and position, you could have any woman you desire. So, why pursue Mia? After all, there are plenty of heiresses in Nord City with backgrounds no less prestigious than that of the Lane family!"
With a hint of impatience in his gaze, Timothy retorted, "Because none of them are her.”
Overhearing the exchange, Caleb joined in playfully, "Ah, so this is what love looks like."
The nearby reporters caught on, echoing the sentiment, "Get together, get together, get together!"
Mia stood rooted to the spot, utterly taken aback by the unfolding drama. What was all this fuss about?
She had been watching the spectacle unfold from the sidelines, never anticipating that she would become the center of attention herself.
Glancing at Timothy before her, Mia's gaze flickered with uncertainty. She calmly addressed the reporters amidst the commotion, saying, "I apologize, but I'm not the type of woman just anyone can easily pursue.”
Connie scoffed in response, "Mia, you've got quite the nerve, don't you? Mr. Barrett is the CEO of the foremost dynasty in Bern City, and yet you still dare to reject him?"
Attempting to appease Timothy, Lewis added, "Mia, don't be ungrateful. It's a privilege that Mr. Barrett has set his sights on you!"novelbin
Mia raised an eyebrow as she retorted, “I have no interest in such 'privileges’ whatsoever."
After the profound wounds she endured during her time with the Barrett family four years ago, Mia was determined not to make the same mistake again.
Upon hearing Mia's words, Timothy's gaze bore into her, his eyes reflecting a profound and tranquil intensity.
Though his throat moved slightly, not a single word escaped his lips.
Observing Timothy's expression, Lewis assumed he was angry. Immediately, a scheme formed in his mind.
If he could sow discord between Mia and the Barrett family, and subsequently incite a conflict between the Barrett and Lanes families, then perhaps today's scandal involving the Bowen family would become insignificant.Continuing to stoke the flames, Lewis added, "Mia, if you're not interested in me, I can accept that. But Mr. Barrett is willing to step down from his CEO position at Barrett Group just to be your bodyguard. Such sacrifices are notcommon. If you continue to act indifferent, then the blame lies with you."
Mia's eyes glinted with cold resolve. "So, let me get this straight. Just because men go to great lengths to pursue a woman and engage in actions that impress themselves, does that mean a woman is expected to say yes? Andif she doesn't, is she then considered aloof and indifferent?"
"That's correct!" Lewis said confidently.
"On what basis? Just because you're a man, do you believe you're entitled to such privileges? Maybe it would be more fitting for someone as ordinary yet confident as yourself to go back to your mother's womb and start over.”Connie's tone sharpened. "Mia, what makes you think you can behave so arrogantly?"
Timothy responded calmly, “Because she's my wife."