Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“You don’t have to worry about that. I won’t disappoint you. And as for Grandma’s collection, don’t even think about getting a share. That is her will.”
On top of that, the Lane brothers had found their long¨Clost sister. Those things were meant for Mia.
Maya suppressed her feelings. “Fine. Got it. Remember to come the day after tomorrow.”
“We will. The three of us.”
“Great! I thought you guys wouldn’t. Thanks, Dominic.”
Nathan’s attendance was out of her expectations. Dominic was indeed a man of his word!
The call beeped to an end.
The thought of the wedding gift stole the smile from her face.
Like a mad woman, she smashed everything in the house.
Just why couldn’t she get those assets?
Maya was also considered the daughter of the Lane family. Credits should be given to her for placating that mad old woman in the Lane residence.
Perhaps, the Lane brothers were hoping for the true Ms. Lane to return?
In their dreams! That wouldn’t happen in this lifetime!
Maya took a seat and covered her face, which carried a sinister smile in the end.
It seemed like she should give in to them at the moment. She could plan the next step after the Lane brothers attended her engagement ceremony.
As for the wedding gifts, she could figure something out.
Although she couldn’t demand it, the mad old woman might give it to her, and that wouldn’t violate her deal with Dominic.
The true Ms. Lane wouldn’t come back, for Maya had already taken her place!
Mia worked on drafting the engagement ceremony venue in the office. The romantic and beautiful draft drawn earned an envious smile from her.
In reality, she had envisioned how her wedding would be. However, the marriage with Timothy was done in a rush back then.
Let alone a wedding, even the basic procedures weren’t done.
He was unconscious at that time, his life hanging in the balance.
At that time, Mia had a crush on him so she didn’t regret marrying him. Yet, who would’ve known things would turn out this way?
After all, it is best to keep a distance from the person one likes.
If Mia could turn back time, she would give her naive past self a smack at the back of the head.
What did Timothy’s life and death have to do with her anyway?
Pitying a man was the start of a misfortune¨Cshe was the living example of it.
It took a few inward curses to let her steam off. She caressed her belly, thinking, “Baby, I don’t hate you. Although I don’t like that bastard, I love kids.”
At that moment, she received a call from Patricia.
“Mia, the person in charge of the demolition came to me this afternoon. Tomorrow is the day everyone gathers to sign the contract. But he told me that someone else had signed the contract for our house.”
“How could that be? Dominic already made arrangements. Who signed the paper?”
“According to the neighbors, your adoptive parents visited this afternoon. It could be them. What should we
Mia stood up and began walking out of the office. “Calm down, Aunt Patricia. I’m on my way.”
Felix chased after her. “Where are you going, Mia?”
“Something happened back at home.”
“I can give you a ride. It’s time to clock off work anyway. Just take my offer.”
Mia, who wanted to get to Patricia quickly, nodded and got into his car.
He sped to the old neighborhood.
The moment they arrived in the old neighborhood, Mia witnessed her adoptive parents bullying Patricia.
She rushed to them with a cold expression. Then, she yelled, “Stop! What are you doing!”
Mary snorted. “I’ve signed the demolition papers, Mia Bowen. That house is ours. Don’t think of getting a share of the pie out of this.”
Mia frowned. “Impossible. You don’t own the house. How could you sign the papers?”
Felix walked up to her. “Mia, take care of Aunt Patricia. I’ll go ask the person in charge in the office.”
Mary and Bob exchanged looks before she snorted. “No use asking them. We’ve signed the papers. Let’s go, Bob. Let’s sit and wait for the money to be wired to our account.”
While Mia was comforting Patricia, Felix exited the office. “Mia, did you get on someone’s bad side?”
Mia thought it was strange. Who did she offend?
There weren’t many that would be offended by her, other than Shelly and Maya.
This was all starting to make sense.
Mia said, “I’m not sure yet.”
Just then, a car came to a halt by the roadside. Dominic’s expression darkened as he descended from the car.
“Mia, are you alright? Where is Bob and Mary? Let me talk to them.”
Mia shook her head and replied, “They’re already gone.”
Bob and Mary, who were always pestering her, left quickly because they wanted to avoid Dominic. They were worried that he was going to teach them a lesson.
Felix turned to Mia and said, “Mia, let’s send Aunt Patricia back first.”
Dominic frowned as his gaze landed on Felix.
In an unfriendly tone, he asked, “Who are you?”
Mia interrupted hastily to introduce Felix to him, “Dominic, he’s my boss, and also my senior at school.”
Felix flashed a smile at Dominic as he greeted him, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Lane.”
Dominic gave a vague response. So, Felix was the boss of the studio that Connor mentioned. It appeared that he had been the one who sent Mia to the hospital in the nick of time.
Well, he looked decent. To Dominic, the fact that he sent Mia to the hospital made him barely tolerable.
When he glanced back at Mia and Patricia, his expression softened as he said, “Get in the car. I’ll send both of you back first.”
After Mia helped Patrica get in the car, she turned back and waved at Felix.
“Thanks for today, Felix.”
“Don’t mention it.”
Felix glanced over at their Volkswagen as he watched them leave. He narrowed his eyes when he realized this wasn’t just any ordinary model.
It was a Volkswagen Phaeton, and he was certain that it would cost at least a few hundred thousand dollars.
Basically, it wasn’t an affordable car.
It suddenly hit him that Mia wasn’t being completely honest with him. He didn’t expect her to be well off. No wonder she could afford the house that cost millions in her area. He knew it wasn’t possible for her to purchase that house on a loan.
A pang of confidence shot through him as he made his mind up. He had to make her his, so he wouldn’t have to work that hard in the future.
Once they were in the car, Patricia asked anxiously, “Mia, what if Bob and Mary really received the demolition payment?”
“You don’t have to worry about that. Aunt Patricia. They won’t be able to,” Dominic answered as he drove, “I’ve been in real estate for years, and I know how things work. Trust me.”
Mia nodded in approval as she chimed in, “Aunt Patricia, Dominic’s right. You have to trust him so we can resolve this matter.”
When they arrived home, Eva comforted Patricia. Mia and Dominic took their seats in the living room.
After a while, Mia said, “Dominic, after Felix inquired from the Demolition Department, it appears that I’ve offended someone.”
“Rest assured. I’ve already sent someone to look into what happened.”
Dominic was holding back his anger. He couldn’t tolerate how things still went wrong despite meeting up with George over a meal to remind him about this.
Walter rang him up shortly after. He went to the veranda with his phone. When he turned around, his expression was sullen.
“So, who is it?”