Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
He took a step back first. “Come in so that we can talk.”
After all, he didn’t want others to know about this. Had it been other guests, he would’ve asked his bodyguards to drive the unbidding guests away.
But the people standing in front of him happened to be Mia and Timothy.
Mia walked into the room without hesitation, intending to find out what was going on between Luna and Raymond.
Was Asher Raymond’s son?
If that was the case, it would be good news for Mia. if the mayor intended to keep his position, he should keep his life clean.
Otherwise, the people might see him badly and not vote for him.
Raymond walked to a side. “Have a seat. Why did you want to see me?”
Mia said straightforwardly, “I’d like to talk about the project with you, but I didn’t expect to find out about your personal business. I don’t think it’s time to talk about the project.”
Luna snorted, “You’re still dreaming of getting the project? Stop dreaming. You won’t be able to get it.”
As long as she was around, she would never let Mia have it her way.
Instead of throwing a tantrum, Mia flashed a meaningful smile at Raymond. “Mr. Shelbert, what kind of relationship do you have with Luna? If people find out about your scandal, things might get serious.”
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Raymond frowned. “I can’t talk about this. This is my personal matter.”
“Well, it is your personal matter, but you’re joining the election again next year. Here’s a piece of advice from me—be careful. Any scandals might pull your votes down. Don’t you think so?
“Besides, my family has been working with you for so many years. We hope you can continue being the mayor without any problem.” Mia worded tha way on purpose.
Luna obviously looked flustered.
Raymond’s expression turned solemn too. He nodded. “I will settle the issue as soon as possible. It won’t be a problem. And I hope you won’t tell this to Mr. Dominic. I can take care of this trivial matter without a problem.”
She nodded. “Of course, I have faith in you, Mr. Shelbert. If you can’t even take care of such a trivial matter, you wouldn’t have been able to come thi far”
A furious Luna looked at Raymond. “What do you mean by that? Are you going to abandon me again?”
He sighed, “You do know that I can’t be involved in any scandal right now. If our relationship is exposed, my reputation will be ruined. You won’t gain anything good from this either.”
She snorted, “You just need the Lane family’s support. Won’t it work the same with the Barrett family’s support? They’re the richest family in Bern City
They’re on the same level as the Lanes.”
Mia glanced at Timothy. “Is this how you take care of things? What is going on between you and Luna by the way? Is that child yours?”
Yet, he had the audacity to claim that he had nothing to do with Luna.
If Asher had nothing to do with Timothy, why would Luna claim that the Barretts would support Raymond so confidently?
Frowning, Timothy rebutted Luna’s statement, “Since when do you have the right to make decisions in the Barrett family?”
She smirked. “Well, it is true I can’t make decisions for your family, but your family owes me. Have you forgotten about your promise, Timothy Barrett”
That you’ll look after Asher and me forever? But you sent me to prison for Mia! You didn’t even care about me, you betrayer!”
Hearing that, Mia propped her chin and looked at Timothy. She was interested in the behind stories.
Given Luna’s statement, it seemed like her relationship with Timothy wasn’t that simple.
Besides, he would never make such a promise to a woman that easily.
Now, she was more curious about Luna’s relationship with the Barrett family.
Raymond chided, “Don’t talk like that. It’s rude.”
She barked, “Force of habit. Can’t help it. You abandoned me when I was young. Life was tough and I was never raised like a rich lady should. And this is all your fault. You’re the one to blame for whatever that’s happening to me right now.”
While Raymond lowered his head wordlessly, Mia blurted in surprise, “You’re Mr. Shelbert’s illegitimate daughter.”
Luna barked a humorless laugh. “Illegitimate my ass! He abandoned my mother to get married to a rich lady back then. It was only after that that my mother realized that she was pregnant! That was how I was born.”
Mia didn’t see that coming.
If Luna was Raymond’s daughter, what did Timothy have to do with this?
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Luna continued, “I didn’t even know that my biological father was the mayor of Nord City the entire time! My mother only told me the truth on the day she passed on!”
Resentment rooted deeply in her. If Raymond had raised her since she was young, she would’ve had a different identity by now. She wouldn’t have needed to suffer so much.
Meanwhile, Mia didn’t expect Luna to be Raymond’s daughter.
Mia initially thought that they were having an affair and Asher was their son.
Well, anyone would’ve thought the same.
But Luna turned out to be Raymond’s daughter! What a surprise!
It was no wonder Mia could sense the inherent egoism in Luna. It wasn’t common to feel that from an ordinary person; it was contradicting.
Now, the reason was revealed.
Luna was supposed to be the daughter of the mayor, but she was kept in the dark. After suffering so much, she felt so wronged when she found out the truth.
According to Mia’s guess, Luna must’ve gone to Raymond but was rejected, to which Luna felt angry and despair.
She was the daughter of the mayor of Nord City, but she couldn’t even tell that to anyone. No one would’ve believed in her words either as she didn’t have money.
Mia turned to glance at Timothy. “You knew this all along. That’s why you helped him look after her.”
That was the only reason she could come up with.
“No, I didn’t know about that.” He then looked at Luna. “Since you’ve found someone to support, you don’t have to rely on my family anymore.”
“Why? You and your family owe me! Don’t think of casting me aside!”
“We never owe you anything, Luna Maynard. Never. You went to prison because of your harmful intentions. You plotted against my wife and my child
This is the price you have to pay for your deeds.”
Luna’s eyes glowed at the mention of the matter. “I didn’t do that all alone. I was just trying to solve the problem for Mrs. Barrett. What did I do wrong?”
Mia retorted, “What did you do wrong? You talked someone else into committing a crime. Get a hold of yourself, Luna Maynard.”
“Still, I’m innocent. Why must I go to the prison alone? What about Mrs. Barrett? We did it together, but why must I bear the responsibility alone? This is unfair!”
Mia said indifferently, “It is, but Mrs. Barrett should pay the price for her deeds too. You were the mastermind of the plan, so there is a price you have to pay. Don’t think that you can avoid it by sneaking to Nord City and finding another backer.”
Luna smirked provokingly. “I’d like to see how you’ll make me pay the price.”
After all, she wasn’t the same old Luna anymore. She was not that helpless woman Mia could bully.
Mia looked at Raymond. “Are you intending to protect her? I remember you just implemented a law about legal justice. If you protect your daughter secretly, how do you think it’ll affect your reputation when words get out?”
His expression changed as he interrogated Luna, “I thought you said you were innocent? Explain! What happened?”
If Luna had not asked someone to tell him that she was falsely accused and sent to prison, he wouldn’t have pulled the strings to take her back to
Nord City.
After all, she was his daughter! There was no one else she could depend on out there.
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Although Raymond didn’t want to acknowledge Luna as his daughter, he felt guilty toward Luna’s mother because he didn’t fulfill his duty as a parent to their only daughter.
Well, he could treat Luna better but not at the expense of his career.
However, he didn’t expect Luna to lie to him!
Despite the slight guilt, she bit the bullet. “It’s not fault anyways. It was Mrs. Barrett who orchestrated everything. In the end, I had to take all the blame and go to prison. She was unscathed!
“Shouldn’t you take responsibility for me instead of doubting me? You’re my father, but you haven’t done your duty all these years!”
Mia watched Luna’s little show, which was so realistic that Raymond wavered.
He shifted his gaze toward Mia. “Ms. Mia, I think I have to look into this matter first.”
“So, you’re intending to protect your daughter.”
“I’m not protecting her. I’m trying to find out what happened. If she wasn’t the only one to be blamed, she shouldn’t take the blame all by herself. Don you agree?”