Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
With a raised eyebrow, Mia shot back, “Thanks for the reminder. I guess I’ll just have to take it back and sign it for the document to be binding.
“Anyway, I can’t wait to become the first female billionaire. Rest assured, I’ll invite both of you to my celebratory dinner.”
Mia’s intentional words felt like needles pricking at Maya’s nerves.
Given Maya’s long standing desire to marry into the Barrett family, could Timothy potentially losing his wealth make her reconsider her decision?
Looking at the divorce papers before her, Maya was determined not to let Mia have her way.
The thought of all the Barrett family’s wealth falling into Mia’s hands was unbearable to her!
Witnessing Maya’s distressed expression, Mia forcefully took the divorce papers from her hands. “Sorry. Ms. Lane, do you mind letting go for a second?”
In a quick move, Maya snatched the document and promptly tore it to shreds.
Mia was taken aback as she looked at the shredded papers, marveling at how swiftly Maya had torn through the thick document.
She seemed to be genuinely furious.
With the papers now reduced to fragments, Maya fixed a piercing glare on Mia. “You won’t be able to sign it now,” she stated firmly.
With Mia unable to sign the divorce document, its validity was unquestionably voided.
Mia kept her silence, directing her gaze at Timothy instead. She inquired, “What’s our next step?”
Mia understood that she couldn’t intervene directly, but she also discerned that Maya had indirectly presented a solution. With the document torn to shreds, its legal validity was now nullified.
Seeing the hint of satisfaction in Mia’s eyes, Timothy’s smile vanished instantly. Speaking calmly, he remarked, “I have another copy.”
Mia was completely shocked by this revelation.
Meanwhile, Maya’s cries grew even louder.
Despite nearly losing her temper, Mia chose to respond with a smile upon noticing Maya’s distressed state.
“That’s wonderful, Mr. Barrett. Just remember to bring it to me next time. I’ll print out another copy sign it for you. Don’t forget, alright?”
Upon hearing Mia’s response, Maya panicked momentarily.
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“Mia, where is your sense of decency? I’ve never known anyone to take everything from their spouse in a divorce. Who do you think you are to leave Timothy with nothing?”
Mia raised an eyebrow, her gaze fixed on Maya. “That’s just how it is. Timothy feels indebted to me, so he has decided to transfer all his assets to my possession.
“He’s concerned about how I’ll manage on my own after our divorce,” Mia commented with a touch of irony.
Observing the jealousy in Maya’s eyes, Mia couldn’t resist teasing, “Oh, Maya, didn’t you once mention how much you liked Timothy?
“Well, now that he’s on the verge of becoming a pauper, that shouldn’t bother you, right?”
Maya was caught off guard.
Who would want to marry someone destitute?
Indeed, Maya had tirelessly strived to leave behind her orphan status, eventually securing her position as the heiress of the Lane family.
Her long¨Cstanding goal was to marry into an esteemed family and achieve the status of a wealthy and influential young lady.
Nonetheless, Maya was not about to reveal her true feelings. She swiftly countered, “Certainly, it wouldn’t bother me. But what entitles you to take such a large sum of money?”
“Because Timothy is willing. Do you have any say in the matter?” With those words, Mia swiftly walked off the stage.
Growing anxious, Maya turned to Timothy, questioning. “Are you honestly going to walk away with nothing and transfer all your assets to Mia?”
Maya still couldn’t wrap her head around it!
How could a man act in such a manner? Particularly Timothy, who came from a wealthy lineage and possessed numerous assets. After all, he didn’t exactly build everything from the ground up with Mia.
Simply providing her with some money would have been enough; there was no need to give her all his assets!
With a composed demeanor, Timothy glanced asserted firmly.
Over at Maya. “That is my business, not yours,” he
“Tim, please don’t misconstrue my intentions. I’m saying this out of concern for your well¨Cbeing. If word spreads that all your shares are going to Mia, it will undoubtedly impact the Barrett Group’s stock price.
“Besides, you could simply offer her some cash and perhaps one of your many properties: given Mia’s background as an orphan, she’ll never be able to exhaust all that wealth in her lifetime.
“Is there really a necessity to hand over all your assets to her?”
Timothy chose not to respond to Maya’s question. Instead, he turned away and left the stage.
Now, only Maya remained. As she gazed at the torn papers on the ground, her expression turned bitter.
Regardless, Maya was determined not to let Mia have her way.
After regaining her composure, Maya took out her phone and made a call.
“Hello, Mrs. Barrett? I hope I’m not disturbing you. Do you remember my recent trip to Nord City? I picked up some beauty and skincare supplements especially for you. I’ll drop them off for you later.”
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As Maya ended the call, she became more determined than ever to thwart Mia’s plans.
With Sharon’s assistance, Maya was confident she could stop Mia’s schemes.
Meanwhile, Mia had just left the hall. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of optimism.
Maya’s initial reaction had been priceless; her final act of tearing up the divorce agreement had unexpectedly played into Mia’s hands.
At that moment. Kennedy approached Mia. “Mia, how did your discussion with Mr. Barrett go? Did he have any opinions on the design of the hall?”
After a brief pause, Mia responded firmly, “He assured me that everything is in order and didn’t raise any objections.”
Even though Mia hadn’t had the opportunity to question Timothy earlier, she was certain he wouldn’t be concerned about such trivial matters. It appeared there was no need for any inquiries at all.
Moments after she spoke, Mia was startled to hear Timothy’s deep voice behind her, saying, “When have
I ever said such a thing?”
Surprised, Mia turned to see Timothy emerging. Wasn’t he supposed to clarify matters with Maya?
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
In an attempt to ease the tension, Kennedy interjected. “Mr. Barrett, do you have any thoughts to share?”
Timothy approached slowly, his gaze shifting toward Mia, who kept her head bowed. His lips parted slightly as he remarked, “Well, I believe Mia has some thoughts about me.”
Upon hearing this, Mia clenched her teeth in frustration. With a forced smile, she responded, “I just assumed Mr. Barrett’s silence meant he had no objections.”
“If I hadn’t spoken up, couldn’t you have asked?”
Mia was taken aback. What was Timothy trying to say?
As Mia raised her gaze, she noticed the mischievous sparkle in Timothy’s eyes.
She immediately understood that he was teasing her on purpose. She calmly replied. “Isn’t that exactly what I’m doing now?”
Timothy surveyed the arrangement of the hall before directing his attention to the center of the stage.
“It looks like there’s a problem with the stage decoration. That curtain over there seems overly excessive and out of place.”
“What’s so excessive about it? This setup perfectly complements the theme.”
Sensing Timothy’s critical eye, Mia approached the edge of the stage to inspect the drapery. Upon closer examination, it seemed acceptable to her.
Standing nearby, Kennedy found himself in a dilemma. Who would have anticipated discord between this married couple?
Riley, too, caught on quickly and exchanged a knowing glance with Mia.
Given Timothy’s status as the university’s main investor, making a slight adjustment to ensure his satisfaction wouldn’t hurt.
Approaching Mia, Timothy suggested, “Why don’t you open the curtain and see how it looks?”
Mia furrowed her brow. “The stage effect is designed to sync with that machine. Once it’s activated, it’s a one¨Ctime use, and we’d have to replace it for the next occasion.
“These gadgets aren’t cheap; they cost a hundred grand each.”
Timothy raised an eyebrow. “After investing so much, is another hundred thousand really a big deal?”
“You invested?”
Mia had been aware that all the equipment and materials in the hall were sponsored by external companies, but she hadn’t realized Timothy was behind it.