Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“In that case, I’ll reach out to Dominic right away and inform him of this wonderful news.
“Both he and Nathan should come over as well. It’s a great opportunity for them to connect with their long -lost relative.”
Connor’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of coldness gleaming. “Sure,” he replied.
Observing Connor’s compliance, Maya’s spirits lifted.
“By the way, Connor, there was a music event in the university hall yesterday, and I couldn’t help but notice Mia and Claude getting quite friendly. When did she become so close to our family?”
Sensing her probing, Connor responded calmly, “I can’t explain it, but I feel a strong bond with Mia whenever I’m around her, almost like she’s a little sister to me. I believe Claude feels the same way.”
Upon hearing his explanation, Maya’s smile faltered momentarily. “I get it! But now that I’ve found your real sister, you don’t need a substitute anymore.”
Connor’s gaze deepened as he replied, “You’re right. With the discovery of my biological sister, there’s no longer a need for a stand¨Cin.”
“Very well, Connor, you carry on. I won’t disturb you any further.”
As Maya departed, a triumphant grin crossed her face. With Dana assuming Mia’s identity, her position as the heiress would be assured.
Indeed, Dana’s vanity knew no bounds. If she could assume her best friend’s identity, what else was beyond her reach?
However, that wasn’t sufficient; Mia needed to be entirely neutralized as a threat!
As long as Mia was eliminated, she wouldn’t pose a risk to Maya’s status.
Exiting the building, Maya approached Blake and asked, “Since you’ve been digging into Mia’s background, have you found any useful information?”
“I have indeed discovered something: Mia is, in fact, pregnant. These are the prenatal check¨Cup records from this hospital, although they’re not registered under Mia’s name.
“Nonetheless, through my inquiries and investigations during this time frame, it’s been confirmed that
Mia attended these appointments.”
Maya’s expression tightened. “She’s really pregnant? Who’s the father?”
“I’m not sure about the baby’s paternity. However, Mr. Connor has been involved in hiding Mia’s pregnancy and is also accountable for fabricating her false identity.”
Upon learning about Mia’s pregnancy, Maya couldn’t contain her agitation.
If Maya had been informed earlier, she might have suspected that the child was Connor’s. Yet now, she couldn’t shake the notion that the child belonged to Timothy!
Given the timing of Mia’s pregnancy and her intimate encounter with Timothy, everything seemed to add up perfectly!
Maya’s gaze took on a sinister edge as she spoke, “It seems I’ve underestimated Mla. She’s managed to slip through the cracks!
“Everyone thought she pretended to be pregnant to deceive Mrs. Barrett Senior, but who could have guessed Mia was truly pregnant? She’s fooled us all!”
It appeared that Mia planned to secretly give birth to Timothy’s child in Nord City and leverage the newborn to solidify her position as Mrs. Barrett.
Indeed, that seemed to be her strategy.
Now, with the potential revelation that Mia might be the rightful heiress of the Lane family, there seemed to be little standing in her way.
Wouldn’t Maya ultimately face a humiliating defeat?
No, that was out of the question!
A deadly resolve flashed in Maya’s eyes as she turned to Blake. “We need to eliminate Mia and the unborn child in her womb immediately!”
Indeed, Mia had brought this upon herself!
After Maya left, Connor took a brief moment to collect his thoughts before reaching out to Dominic.”
Dominic, there’s something important I need to talk to you about.”
Connor proceeded to narrate to Dominic the details of Maya’s inquiries over the phone.
In a solemn tone, Dominic replied, “It seems Maya might already be onto us, deliberately finding a decoy to throw us off.”
“Exactly. It’s as if Maya is intentionally obstructing Mia’s return to our family by arranging for a decoy.
“It’s obvious Maya knew Mia’s whereabouts all along but pretended not to, leading us on a fruitless search for Mia.”
Connor’s voice turned cold. “Dominic, we can’t afford to let Maya remain any longer.”
“Yeah. On another note, all of Mia’s paperwork has been handled. It’s the perfect opportunity for us to visit. We’ll confront the past, expose Maya’s deception, and ensure she faces the repercussions she’s due.”
“I agree.”
After ending the call, Connor’s lips twisted into a smirk. He was determined not to show mercy to anyone who harmed Mia.
In the days that followed, Mia remained on campus, focusing on her studies for the upcoming exams.
Nonetheless, she couldn’t resist occasionally glancing at her phone and messaging Timothy. “Mr. Barrett, when will you be available to complete our divorce proceedings?”
Yet, her messages appeared to dissipate without a trace, receiving no response whatsoever.
Meanwhile, Timothy remained in his office, staring blankly at Mia’s texts on his phone.
Suddenly, he shifted his gaze to Heath and inquired, “What can I do to prevent the divorce from being finalized?”
Heath hesitated for a moment before suggesting, “Perhaps try to coax her?”
Coax her?
Timothy furrowed his brow. He had never attempted to persuade a woman in this manner before.
Mia had spent the entire day on campus, immersed in her studies.
It wasn’t until evening arrived that she finally packed up her belongings and got ready to head home.
As she approached the university entrance, she spotted a crowd gathered outside.
“Wow, that sports car seems really pricey, and that man is incredibly good¨Clooking.”
“I wonder who the lucky lady is! With a guy that attractive, I’d be tempted to pursue him myself!”
Mia felt a twinge of curiosity. Was someone perhaps declaring their love outside the study hall?
Dana, even more enthusiastic, pulled Mia along, squeezing through the assembly. “I’ve got to see how handsome he truly is!”
At first, Mia hesitated to join the crowd, but Dana’s persistence drew her in, eventually landing her in the front row.
As Mia laid eyes on the man standing next to the sports car, her jaw dropped in astonishment.
Timothy was dressed casually, appearing less formal yet still emanating an air of elegance and refinement. He stood effortlessly, his striking and dignified features commanding attention.
As Mia glanced over, he suddenly turned his head and locked eyes with her.
At that moment, her heart seemed to skip a beat.
As Mia locked eyes with Timothy’s intense, penetrating gaze, she instinctively looked away, avoiding direct eye contact with him.
Despite this, a hint of confusion flickered in her expression. What was Timothy doing at her university?
He had always been low¨Ckey and had never before made such a public appearance.
As Mia pondered this, the excited exclamations of women nearby echoed around her.
Dana playfully pinched Mia’s arm, causing a slight twinge of pain. “Oh my goodness, Mia, look, he’s coming this way! I wonder who he’s searching for. That person must be incredibly lucky!”
Although Dana’s words were filled with excitement, a hint of greed flickered in her eyes. Despite having written numerous novels, she had never imagined experiencing such a scenario in real life.
Could it be that she was truly the protagonist of a story, finally meeting her true love?
Was the tale of the prince and Cinderella about to unfold before her eyes?
As Timothy approached Mia, Mia’s eyes widened in shock, and she took a few steps back, feeling the urge to escape.
Meanwhile, Dana stood in place, craning her neck to get a better look at Timothy.
At that moment, nearly every girl in that direction watched Timothy with hearts pounding, hoping that they were the one he sought.
Eventually, Timothy came to a stop in front of Mia. He glanced down in her direction, but she was obscured by the crowd.
Timothy narrowed his eyes slightly and stated, “I’ve come to pick you up.”
Upon hearing his words, Mia longed to disappear into the crowd. What was up with Timothy today?
She remained unmoved, not budging an inch.
As more and more people gathered around, Timothy became increasingly uncomfortable with being the center of attention. He took a step forward and extended his hand.
Just as Mia was about to speak, Dana, standing beside her, eagerly stepped forward, her cheeks flushed. “Um, I¨CI don’t know you,” she stammered.