Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
membership card! It seems you’re just recently affluent!”
Eva turned to Chelsea and asked, According to the regulations, VIP members have the authority to request the removal of guests, is that correct?”
Chelsea nodded in confirmation. “Yes, that’s correct.”
“Very well then, please have these two disruptive women escorted out for me! I’d prefer not to have them lingering around and ruining my shopping experience.”
Upon hearing this, Sharon protested loudly, “How dare you! My son has investments in this mall. Who do you think you are to evict us? In Bern City, nobody dares to treat me this way!”
“Well, I’m sorry, but it appears you’ve met your match today. Without a VIP membership card, it’s time for you to leave!” Eva retorted.
Feeling overwhelmed, Chelsea addressed Sharon, “You’re familiar with our store’s policies. As a VIP member, Ms. Delgado has the right to request your departure. Please, Sharon, don’t make this situation any more difficult than it already is.”
A wave of humiliation washed over Sharon as she shot a glare at Mia. “Look at you, trying to climb the social ladder by cozying up to the wealthy.”
Eva intervened, interrupting Sharon’s tirade. “Are you not seeing clearly? Mia is my sister!”
“How is that possible? Mia has always been an orphan. How could she suddenly have a sister?”
Having known Mia’s background for years, Shelly couldn’t comprehend Eva’s statement. Wasn’t Mia just an orphan?
“Mia was indeed an orphan before. It was due to the negligence of our family’s nanny at that time that Mia was left to fend for herself for so many years.
“Consequently, she had to face disdain from certain individuals of higher social standing. It’s truly baffling where they find such audacity!”
Eva slammed her VIP membership card on the table, emphasizing her point.
“Let me make this clear today. Mia is the princess of our family. If any of you dare to bully her in the future, be prepared to face the consequences!”
Sharon was left utterly dumbfounded, never imagining that Mia, whom they knew as an orphan, would have such a significant background!
Chelsea eventually summoned her courage and spoke up, “Mrs. Barrett and Ms. Barrett, I must request that you leave.
“Who cares about your store? My son practically owns this entire mall,” Sharon snapped back indignantly as she stormed off, her pride deeply wounded.
Shelly trailed behind, her mind reeling with disbelief. “Could Mia’s biological parents truly be that affluent? I haven’t heard a single word about them stepping forward.”
Feeling embarrassed, Sharon vented her frustration, “Even if they have wealth, they’re still just upstarts. I’ve heard rumors that some coal tycoon families managed to obtain these cards. Perhaps that’s where they got it from.
“But no matter how much money they have, can they truly rival the wealth of the Lane family in Nord City?”
Indeed, the Barrett family in Bern City and the Lane family in Nord City were among the most prominent families.
Shelly concurred, “Absolutely. If Maya were to marry Timothy, our family would become unstoppable.”
“No, I need to call Tim right away and have those two women thrown out,”
Sharon declared firmly.
The more Sharon dwelled on the situation, the angrier she became. As the respected matriarch of the Barrett family, she expected nothing less than utmost respect and deference in Bern City.
Never before had she endured such humiliation!
If Laura hadn’t considered the VIP
membership card too extravagant and wasteful, Sharon would undoubtedly have had one herself.
Then, she wouldn’t have had to endure this humiliation at the hands of Mia today!
Shelly nodded eagerly and exclaimed, ” Aunt Sharon, you need to make this clear to Timothy this mall is owned by our family. It’s utterly outrageous that a modest store would dare to kick you out.
“They clearly don’t know their place. Timothy should promptly shut down this
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store and expel them along with Mia!”
Shelly was furious, finding Mia’s arrogant demeanor intolerable.
Sharon shared the sentiment; how dare Mia, a humble servant who was once cast out by their family, behave so boldly toward her! She immediately dialed Timothy’s number.
Meanwhile, Timothy had just concluded a meeting and had some spare time, so he answered, “Hello, Mom.”
“Tim, I need to vent my frustrations to you!”
Sharon’s voice trembled and she sobbed, conveying a feeling of being mistreated.
Timothy responded indifferently, “Who would even dare to confront you in Bern City?”
Undoubtedly, in Bern City, Sharon’s reputation preceded her wherever she went, always surrounded by people eager to support and flatter her.
“Besides Mia, who else could have such audacity?”
The mention of Mia immediately piqued Timothy’s interest. “Where did you run into Mia?”
“At Centura Mall. Tim, you know you’re a major shareholder of that mall. You need to call the mall manager and have that store shut down immediately. They shouldn’t be allowed to operate there.”
Timothy raised an eyebrow. “Why?”
“It’s all because of Mia. She had the audacity to have the store staff kick Shelly and I out just because she’s some sort of VIP member.
“As the mother of the CEO of the Barrett Group, I’ve never experienced such humiliation before. Tim, Mia’s arrogance knows no bounds. You must help me rectify this!”
Timothy furrowed his brow. “Are you saying she holds a VIP membership at that store? That’s not easy to obtain.”
Considering Mia’s current status and position, it was unlikely she could acquire a VIP membership.
Could it be from Connor?
Sharon exclaimed indignantly, “Exactly!
But Mia has a woman by her side claiming to be her sister, and it’s that woman who provided Mia with the membership card.
“But Mia is supposed to be an orphan, correct? How did such a wealthy and influential relative suddenly emerge?”
“Her sister?”
Timothy’s mind was immediately filled with doubts. Had Mia truly discovered her family?
But why hadn’t he been informed?
Mia hadn’t uttered a single word about it!
After a brief pause, Timothy inquired, ” Mom, is there anything else you know?”
“I… I only have this information. I have a feeling Mia’s sister might be involved in some shady dealings.
“She doesn’t seem like someone who could legitimately possess this card. Perhaps she obtained it through illicit means or is a servant in a wealthy household who took it secretly!”
Shelly interjected gently, “But the name and phone number on the membership card was hers, it was accurate.”
After all, it was always linked to the rightful owner.
If it was stolen or found, the details wouldn’t match the person’s identity.
Sharon shot Shelly a disapproving look before expressing her frustration, “Tim, I’ve explained everything. Please, call the mall manager immediately and have Mia removed! I can’t endure this embarrassment any longer.”
Timothy was genuinely taken aback by the revelation of Mia finding her family.
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To Timothy’s surprise, Mia’s family was the rightful owner of the VIP membership card.
According to Shelly, Mia’s sister possessed the card, eliminating any possibility of it being lost or stolen.
Indeed, it seemed that Mia’s family was quite wealthy!
No wonder Mia’s confidence had skyrocketed. Discovering her family was undoubtedly a joyous occasion. But why would she choose to keep it a secret? If Laura knew, she’d be thrilled too.
“Tim, are you paying attention? I’m instructing you to remove Mia from the mall!”
Timothy couldn’t help but feel excluded, realizing that he had been kept in the dark about Mia’s family.
Rubbing his temples, he replied, “Mom, everyone is familiar with the rules regarding the brand’s membership cards.
“When you were clearing out the mall previously, did you ever take into account the lower¨Ctier members?”
Sharon was momentarily taken aback. “Tim, that isn’t a fair comparison.”
“Why should it be any different? The mall, invested in by the Barrett Group, has its own set of rules. If we start disregarding these rules, who will want to visit and shop here in the future?
“If news of today’s incident spreads, it could significantly jeopardize the mall. Do you understand the implications?” Timothy explained.
“But we’re talking about Mia here. How can we treat her as if she were just any other customer?” Sharon shot back.