Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“She insisted that Mr. Barrett join her in Room 888. She wouldn’t accept no for an answer!”
Caleb was taken aback. After the waiter left, he excitedly placed the gift on the coffee table and exclaimed, “Hey Tim, seriously? You two were out for just a short while, and now you’re back looking all disheveled.
“She even gave you a gift and wants to meet up tonight. Have you guys patched things up already?”
“Patched things up? That’s absurd!” Timothy retorted, clearly irritated. He couldn’t resist. giving Caleb a kick. “Did I ask you to accept this gift?”
Caleb coughed nervously. “Tim, I just didn’t want you to feel embarrassed, so I accepted the gift on your behalf.”
“Did I ask for your help?” Timothy chided, his gaze fixed on the box. As he thought of Mia’s smile, a heavy feeling settled in his heart.
“Tim, please answer my question. Did you two have a heart¨Cto¨Cheart conversation just now?
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Timothy grunted in response. He had been quite explicit, so it should count as an open conversation, right?
Caleb scrutinized Timothy’s appearance. “Your clothes are a mess. Are you sure there wasn’t a candid conversation?”
Recalling the moment when Mia flirted with him, Timothy couldn’t help but feel a slight blow to his masculinity.
With a serious expression, he responded, “Are you a woman now? Why are you being so nosy?”
Caleb cleared his throat before suggesting, “Perhaps I should return the gift on your behalf, Tim. It’s important for us to maintain our integrity as men.”
Timothy’s voice was firm, “Leave it.”
“Well, that’s certainly more like it. The fact that she sent a gift could be seen as a positive gesture,” Caleb remarked as he placed the gift box in front of Timothy.
Nonetheless, Timothy didn’t share Caleb’s optimism. After all, Caleb remained unaware of their recent exchange.
Initially, Timothy had harbored suspicions that Monalize was actually Mia in disguise, pretending not to recognize him intentionally.
But now, uncertainty clouded his thoughts.
After a moment of hesitation, Timothy eventually opened the gift box before him, revealing a piece of clothing inside.
To his surprise, it appeared to be a bit revealing.
He reached in and pulled it out, finding a pair of black briefs with lace edges.
Timothy’s expression darkened instantly, his teeth clenched as he exclaimed, “What is this supposed to be?”
Caleb was equally startled by the contents of the box. “Tim, it seems your wife has become quite daring after all these years of being apart from you. Isn’t it obvious? This lingerie set is quite suggestive, hinting at something rather unmistakable, isn’t it?”
Timothy threw the underwear at Caleb. “Are you blind? This is men’s underwear!”
It was clearly not intended for women.
Furious, Timothy removed his coat. What was Mia implying with this gift?
Did she really see him as some kind of male escort?
Caleb quickly examined the material and style of the underwear in his hand, realizing that even a blind person could discern it was intended for men.
Hastily, he returned the item to the box, his expression turning somewhat awkward. “Tim, there’s no need to be so upset. In a sense, this could be considered a positive sign.”
Timothy’s eyes narrowed slightly. “If this is such a positive sign, why don’t you wear it?”
“Your wife purchased this for you, not me.”
Leaning back on the sofa, Timothy gazed up at the ceiling. “Honestly, I’m starting to doubt if it’s really her.”
Considering Mia’s personality, he felt that her flirtatious actions beneath the table were something she would never engage in.
“I think there’s a high likelihood. It can’t just be a coincidence. She’s probably still upset about what happened in the past, so she’s intentionally trying to tease you. Are you really going to give up so easily, Tim?”
Timothy’s eyes narrowed further. “Do you also believe she’s just acting?”
“Yes. Why don’t you go to her room tonight, Tim, and find out her true intentions? If she’s truly Mia, she won’t sleep with you. She would just be teasing you intentionally.”
Timothy remained silent as he examined the underwear in the box.
Caleb persisted, “Tim, you don’t need to worry about Ginger. Tonight, I can look after her for you.”
Glancing at the clock, Timothy rose from his seat. “Have Heath send me a casual outfit.”
For some inexplicable reason, Timothy didn’t want to wear his current suit to Mia’s room.
“Aren’t you going to change into the clothes in this box too?” Caleb teased.
“Get lost!” Timothy snapped.
Caleb nearly burst into laughter, clutching his stomach as he chuckled. He hadn’t anticipated Timothy finding himself in such a situation.
However, it seemed that Mia had become quite daring, going as far as sending sexy underwear to Timothy. It all felt so surreal that Caleb could hardly believe it.
In the evening, Timothy donned a white casual outfit. Standing before the mirror, he gazed at his reflection.
He couldn’t help but frown. “Are there no other casual clothes available?”
“Mr. Barrett, since we all packed suits this time, there aren’t any other casual options. This outfit was purchased at the Xanier Island Mall. There weren’t many choices, but it’s a popular style and sells well”
“Tim, you look great in that white casual outfit. It gives you a youthful vibe, like a college student,” Heath remarked.
“If you don’t have anything positive to say, then keep quiet!” Timothy snapped as he adjusted his clothes.
He seldom wore such relaxed attire, especially clothes typically associated with younger individuals.
But with no alternatives, he had to make do.
Glancing at his watch, Timothy left the suite and took the elevator to room 888.
It was the same room Mia had previously arranged to meet, though Timothy had opted for a dinner at the glass¨Cwalled restaurant upstairs instead.
Before long, Timothy arrived at the door of room 888.
Timothy found himself unexpectedly nervous, his hand reflexively reaching to adjust a tie that wasn’t there.
Realizing this, he withdrew his hand and knocked firmly on the door.
Moments later, it swung open.
Timothy’s expression changed suddenly as he confronted the person who opened the door.
“Who are you?” Timothy asked, expecting Mia but instead encountering a young man named Keith Adams.
Their eyes met, and a slight tension filled the air.
Timothy’s lips pressed together tightly as he asked, “Where is she?”
“She hasn’t shown up yet. And who might you be? Showing up at this hour, are you her new beau?” Keith’s tone carried a hint of sarcasm as he eyed Timothy up and down.
Observing Timothy’s white casual attire, Keith sneered, “Ah, I see you’ve even dressed in her favorite brand. It seems you’ve done your homework!”
Timothy was taken aback by the unexpected encounter.
As the heir of the esteemed Barrett family, Timothy had always been regarded as a prodigy and had never experienced such disrespect before.
His expression hardened instantly. “You’d better keep quiet, or you’ll regret it.”
Timothy was furious.
Just as he was preparing to storm out, a woman’s voice echoed from within the room. “Are you leaving this quickly just because you’re upset?”
Timothy’s steps faltered, his gaze shifting incredulously toward the room. He hadn’t anticipated Mia to be inside.
In a fit of rage, Timothy turned abruptly and stormed into the room.
Keith attempted to intervene, but Timothy shoved him aside with a single slap.
As Timothy stepped into the room, he found Mia seated on the sofa.
She wore a black camisole, her long damp hair flowing over her shoulders; it seemed that she had just stepped out of the shower.
At the sight of her, Timothy clenched his jaw and demanded, “Have you arranged to meet other men besides me?”
His anger was palpable.
Before Mia could respond, Keith cried out and hurried to Mia’s side, “Babe, did you see that? He deliberately shoved me! Look, my arm is scraped!”
Spotting the scrape on Keith’s arm, Mia exclaimed sympathetically, “Oh dear, how careless of you! You should have the doctor examine it later to ensure it doesn’t leave a scar.”
“I want you to apply medicine to it,” Keith insisted, clinging to her arm.