Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Upon hearing this, Mia couldn’t shake the suspicion that Timothy intended to stir up trouble.
Nevertheless, acknowledging Timothy’s status as a distinguished guest at the university, Mia remained composed and proceeded to introduce her design.
With time passing swiftly, Mia found herself on the verge of losing her voice from the constant talking.
As Timothy handed her a bottle of water, Mia couldn’t help but observe his fingers, which were long and elegant.
Glancing at the bottle, Mia accepted it and took several gulps, feeling a wave of relief wash over her.
Turning to Timothy, she asked, “Mr. Barrett, do you have any more questions? If not, I’ll be going.”
Clutching the bottle. Timothy fixed his gaze on Mia. “I’ve never been aware of your interest in music before.”
He hadn’t expected Mia to integrate musical concepts into the design of the hall. The design appeared somewhat youthful and possessed a vibrant charm.
Timothy couldn’t deny Mia’s talent.
Mia hesitated briefly before responding. “I used to be more passionate about music when I was younger. but due to financial constraints in my family, I had to let go of that interest.”
Indeed. Timothy was well acquainted with Mia’s family circumstances. “And what about now?” he inquired.
Mia replied calmly. “Well, I’ve found some time to delve into music now. After all, learning is a lifelong journey.”
“So, is Claude your mentor?” Timothy’s tone grew cold.
Sensing his disapproval, Mia chose not to mention Claude further.
Glancing around the room and seeing they were a yesterday, you know.”
“Yeah, I noticed,” Timothy replied casually.
Mia lowered her voice, “I tried calling you
Mia gritted her teeth. “If you noticed, why didn’t you return my call?”
“Well, if it’s truly urgent, you’d give me a second call,” Timothy remarked sarcastically, his gaze leaving
Mia unsettled.
She pursed her lips. “Given that you’re about to transfer all your assets to me, shouldn’t you be at least a bit concerned?”
Mia found Timothy’s actions somewhat perplexing: the divorce agreement explicitly stated that he would be required to transfer all his shares to her.
Following Jason’s stipulations, Timothy would essentially be walking away from their marriage without any assets.
Mia couldn’t understand how Timothy could remain so composed in the face of it all!
Timothy reclined in his chair, gazing at Mia. “I’m not feeling rushed at all. Why are you so anxious?”
Mia was taken aback. Had she heard him correctly?
She couldn’t help but chuckle in exasperation.
“Timothy, if you’re not feeling pressured, then I’ll simply take this divorce agreement to the Barrett Group’s office tomorrow, and I suppose I’ll assume your role as CEO.”
After saying those words, Mia noticed that Timothy showed no signs of anger. Instead, a playful smile appeared on his lips.
“Well, that sounds like a plan. The office workload has been overwhelming lately, and I think it’s about time for me to take a break.
“If you ever have any questions or need assistance with the company’s affairs in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.”
Mia felt utterly bewildered.
Advancing abruptly, she grabbed hold of Timothy’s tie, frustration evident in her clenched teeth.” Timothy, are you trying to mess with me?”
Timothy sprawled lazily in his chair, his legs casually stretched to one side.
He looked at Mia with a mischievous glint in his eyes. She was nestled in his arms, and he couldn’t help but notice her teary almond¨Cshaped eyes gazing back at him, tinged with a hint of anger.
She embodied a curious blend of fierceness and charm, reminiscent of a wild kitten with sharp claws.
occasionally lashing out unexpectedly.
Timothy’s throat moved slightly, his voice deep as he conceded, “Hmm, you’re showing more wit this time.”
He was undoubtedly trying to provoke Mia on purpose.
Furious, Mia couldn’t help but wonder what Timothy’s intentions were.
However, as she raised her head to meet his gaze, his eyes darkened, reflecting the intensity of that absurd night from months ago.
At that moment, Mia felt a surge of warmth spread across her cheeks.
She suddenly became aware of her position, draped across his lap, as if she had inadvertently thrown herself onto him when grabbing his tie just now.
Flushed with embarrassment, Mia attempted to pull away, only to find Timothy’s hands firmly gripping her waist.
The heat emanating from his palms permeated through the thin fabric of Mia’s clothing, causing her entire body to feel tense.
Mia struggled to break free, her face flushed crimson, but Timothy maintained his grip.
As they grappled with each other for a while, Mia couldn’t help but notice the temperature around them rising noticeably.
Feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration, she exclaimed, “Timothy, what do you think you’re doing? This is a public place!”
Despite this, Timothy’s grip on Mia’s wrist tightened, his gaze dark and intense. “We’re still married, aren’t we? There’s nothing wrong with this.”
“Don’t forget, I’m pregnant!” Mia retorted.
Was Timothy out of his mind?
As Mia spoke, she couldn’t help but notice Timothy’s expression darken.
Not only did he refuse to release her, but he also seized the back of her head, his thin lips parting with a cold tone.
“I don’t need you to remind me. I’m aware that the child in your belly is a result of your intimacy with another man. Well, that’s fine. It does save us the trouble of using protection now, doesn’t it?”
Upon hearing the last sentence, Mia’s lips turned pale. What were Timothy’s intentions?
In the next instant, Mia found herself enveloped in Timothy’s embrace, her legs now straddling his lap.
With her ear pressed against his chest, she could feel the warmth radiating from him, coupled with the strong rhythm of his heartbeat, causing her ears to turn red.
Mia’s entire body rang alarmingly as she struggled to free herself from Timothy’s grasp, but his hands held firm, refusing to release her.
Lowering his head, Timothy fixed his gaze on Mia’s flushed face. His eyes drifted downward, settling on her lips.
Without hesitation, Timothy moved his lips closer, closing the distance between them.
Suddenly, Mia felt something cold sealing her mouth shut, causing her eyes to widen instantly. She couldn’t believe Timothy was kissing her.
In that instant, her mind went blank, and she felt numb all over.
They had been married for three years, and aside from that one accidental encounter, there had been no physical contact between them.
They hadn’t even held hands, let alone kissed, yet here Timothy was, kissing her forcefully.
What was his intention behind this?
As Mia realized the situation, she tried to push Timothy away, but he effortlessly countered her attempts.
Mia’s hands remained pressed against Timothy’s chest, where she could feel the rapid thud of his heartbeat beneath her palms. It seemed to be beating a little faster than usual.
Timothy’s breath grew somewhat ragged, seemingly caught up in the intoxicating sensation of her lips.
Mia felt as though she were in a daze, everything appearing unreal, like a dream.
As her eyes fluttered open, she saw Timothy’s face inching closer; she couldn’t help but notice his nervous demeanor.
“Stop it! What’s going on here?” Maya’s voice suddenly emerged from behind, breaking the tension.
between them.
Upon hearing Maya entering from behind the curtain, Timothy frowned and stopped his advances abruptly.
Seizing the opportunity, Mia shoved him away and quickly retreated a few steps, her eyes wide with disbelief.
A faint pink hue tinged his handsome profile, and the collar of his shirt bore wrinkles from her grip.
His eyes retained their intense darkness, while a subtle gloss adorned his lips.
Mia found herself momentarily captivated by Timothy’s charming appearance. His low, ragged breath echoed in her ears, teasing her nerves ever so slightly.
She couldn’t grasp the fact that Timothy had just forcibly kissed her!