Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Mia dropped her gaze and glanced at Sage. “Why don’t we go and have a look?”
Sage’s expression remained shuttered. He shook his head. “What’s the point? It’s a waste of time.”
Holding his hand, Mia chided, “Why are you talking like an old geezer when you’re a four-year-old? You shouldn’t be this rigid. Come on, let’s see what all the commotion is about.”
Mia knew Sage had always been obedient and sensible. His maturity surpassed that of his peers, and his capability also put certain adults to shame. Still, she hoped that he’d live a carefree life like Ginger. He didn’t have to always be so sensible.
Sage was reluctant at first, but he eventually gave in. Seeing Mia’s hand intertwined with his, he blushed. With his expression shuttering quickly, he soon regained his usual composure.
Mia approached the entrance, holding Sage’s hand in hers. She felt inquisitive about the bold invader.
The research institute looked nothing like a hospital; it was one of a kind. All the staff here avoided conflicts at all costs, and no one had ever attempted to break in before.
So who was it?
Mia saw a woman dressed in a red gown at the entrance hollering at the security personnel. “How dare you stop me? Do you have any idea who I am?”
The head of security replied politely yet unyielding, “I’m sorry, Miss. No matter who you are, you can’t enter our research institute without an appointment unless you’re a staff member.”
“Asshole! Do you fucking know who I am? How dare you speak to me like that! I’ll make your boss fire you later once I meet him,” The woman threatened.
Jonathan was unfazed. He said nonchalantly, “You’ll have to meet our boss in person and have him order me to do so. Otherwise, you’re still not allowed to enter.”
Yet, the woman in red slapped him across his face in the next instant.
A hint of surprise flashed across Mia’s face. Although the woman claimed to be Nicholas’ fianc¨¦e, she’d never seen her before. It wasn’t surprising, given how packed the upper crust was in Nord City.
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Sage chanced a glance at Mia. “Mommy, do you know this vile woman?”
Mia shook her head. “I don’t, but I’m curious about why she claims to be Nicholas’ fianc¨¦e. I haven’t heard about any updates regarding his love life though.”
Josie chimed in, “Mr. Mendes is just so attractive and capable, after all. In fact, some of my colleagues fancied him. But he wasn’t interested in dating He even turned down one of his suitors who bombarded him with a fervent confession.
“Mr. Mendes has already fallen for another woman. He won’t be fazed no matter which bitch flocked to him.”
Mia sensed her implication, and her expression grew awkward. Not long ago, she had just found out that Nicholas fancied her. She didn’t see him as a potential suitor; he was like a brother to her.
There wasn’t even a single spark of romance between them from the beginning. Despite the amount of time they’d spent together, she could only see him as family.
Things began to escalate quickly outside.
The woman in red gestured to her bodyguards to swarm forward after she struck Jonathan. Her bodyguards seemed proficient, and they were particularly ruthless.
Unmatched with their skills, all the research institute’s security guards were taken down in a heartbeat.
Louisa, the woman in red, cast a smug look at the security guards scattered on the ground. “This is the price you pay for messing with me.”
Mia furrowed her brows. She thought Louisa had gone too far.
Fishing out a stack of notes from her purse, Louisa hurled them to the ground and said, “It’s for your medical expenses-you’re welcome. As your boss’ fianc¨¦e, it’s only right for me to teach you guys a lesson. I hope I’ve made it clear to not defy me next time.”
Then, she ambled into the research institute. Faced with the disinfectant device at the entrance of the research institute, she covered her nose in disgust. “What’s that awful smell? Get rid of this now!”
Josie replied, “This is a disinfectant device. Everyone has to be disinfected before entering and leaving the institute. It’s mandatory for the institute to maintain a sterile environment, so we have to abide by strict hygiene rules.”
“Are you insinuating that I’m filthy?” Louisa landed a swift slap on Josie’s cheek.
Losing her balance, Josie staggered and fell to the floor.
That didn’t dampen Louisa’s fury one bit. She marched forward and trampled on Josie’s hand.
“Now that I’m here, you better refrain from having any thoughts about my fianc¨¦! Otherwise, you’ll be very sorry!”
Louisa stared at her. “Who are you?”
Mia gave no heed to Louisa. Helping Josie up, she said, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Josie shook her head, seemingly unbothered.
Still, Mia noticed that Josie’s cheeks swelled up quickly. Louisa was ruthless! How could she treat others this way?
Mia glanced at another staff member and said, “Bring her to the infirmary and apply a cold compress on her cheek. It’s a shame if her pretty face becomes scarred.”
Josie took the damage for the sake of the research institute, after all.
However, Louisa snapped in the next instant, “Hey, I’m talking to you! Why are you ignoring me? Are you deaf? Also, why are you so concerned abou this bitch? It doesn’t matter if her face is ruined. She’s just going to seduce men with her looks anyway.”
Mia turned toward her. “Actually, I have been wondering.”
“I know you have a lot of questions regarding my identity. Go on,” Louisa said smugly.
“Did you forget to brush your teeth before leaving this morning? Why does your mouth stink?”
Louisa’s expression changed drastically. “How dare you! You’re doomed!” She raised a hand, attempting to strike Mia like how she did with Josie.
Mia wasn’t going to stand by and let Louisa hit her. She grabbed her wrist. “Where do you think you are? Do you think you can just do whatever you want?”
“Bitch, listen up! I’m your boss’ fianc¨¦e, so that makes me your boss as well. You’re treating me like this out of jealousy, aren’t you? I won’t spare you!”
Mia didn’t indulge her. She flung Louisa’s hand away and snarled, “Come brag about after you’ve really become our boss’ wife. As a stranger, you’re not permitted to enter the research institute
Louisa was extremely upset. “Who the heck are you? How dare you stop me? Haven’t you seen the consequences of those securitoet guards? Believe it or not, I’ll have someone strip you naked and leave you at the gate!”
Louisa had always had things her way. She’d never been chastised in her life before.
Mia arched her brows. “I also wonder where a lunatic like you comes from. Haven’t you heard of this place? The nerve of you to barge in with your bodyguards!”
No one had dared to speak to Mia in such a condescending manner after all these years in Bern City. Certain ignorant fools were an exception, though.
Louisa tilted her chin proudly.
“You’re not worthy to know who I am. You commoners are way below my status, so there’s no need for me to disclose my identity to you. Kalso have to keep a low profile because I sneaked out this time.”
“Really? You sound like a princess who had just sneaked out of the palace. Judging by how secretive you are, could it be that you escaped from a mental asylum? You look suspicious.”
“Yellow Island?”
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Mia’s gaze on Louisa grew heavy with scrutiny. She didn’t expect her to come from Yellow Island.
Nord City and Bern City used to be one in the past. The city was split into two after the feudal government was overthrown.
The royal family at the time moved to an island and called it the Yellow Island, where all the residents on the island changed their last name to “Yarrow”.
Yellow Island’s status remained ambiguous. It wasn’t really a country though it seemed like one, and it belonged to the territory of neither Nord City nor Bern City. Its existence was truly one of a kind.
Louisa raised her brows. “Why? Did my identity scare you out of your wits?”
Mia nodded. “I was slightly taken aback. That explains why you’re so spoiled.”
“What? Are you nuts? I know you’re jealous that I’m from Yellow Island. With noble blood, I’m just far more superior than you peasants! That’s why you’re deliberately mocking me. I know what you’re thinking.”
Mia was flabbergasted. She’d seen people with bizarre personalities after all this while, but Louisa’s impudence really threw her off.
“Fuck off!” Louisa shoved her aside and hollered, “Now that you know who I am, get out of my way! Otherwise, you’ll be very sorry as well. I want to meet Nicholas now. Ask him to come out now, or I’ll blow this place to pieces!”
Losing her balance, Mia nearly toppled over. Just then, someone dashed toward her and enveloped her in his arms. Both of them collapsed to the floor. With her head cradled between a pair of strong hands, she fell down unscathed.
Mia caught a familiar scent. She glanced up in surprise and gasped, “It’s you?”
She didn’t expect Timothy to show up at all. Why was he here? Did he stalk her to the research institute?
Mia had a bad feeling about this.
Timothy frowned and said, “Who else did you expect?” He sounded upset, as he thought Mia had expected Nicholas to save her.
Mia sat up in silence, noticing that his movements seemed awkward. His left hand was seemingly injured.
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Mia reached out and took his left hand. “Where does it hurt?”
Timothy inhaled sharply. He snapped, “Are you trying to break my hand?”
“Stop talking nonsense. Let me see whether your injury is serious or not. I can treat you now if it’s a mild injury.”
Noting his stubbornness, Mia chanced a glance at him and restrained from exposing him, te was too wrapped up in his ego to acknowledge his injury. S
Louisa suddenly clapped her hands. “Another man with a death wish. Not anyone could be a knight in shining armor, alright? You might even lose your life.”
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