Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Mia, caught up in the drama unfolding before her, briefly entertained the idea of recording the confrontation. She hadn’t anticipated such a public clash between the two, and Luna’s cutting words nearly knocked Sharon off her feet.
It was like watching a scene from a soap opera, except she was missing the popcorn.
Sharon was furious and pointed at Luna. In a shaky tone, she said, “K tell my son, and he won’t let you off. Just you wait.” With that said, she immediately called Timothve
Luna’s expression changed slightly, but she remained defiant. “Call anyone you want. I’m not afraid of your family anymore.”
Raymond planned to adopt Asher into the Shelbert family. Since Asher had familial ties to the Barretts,
Timothy couldn’t sever this relationship since Asher was his half-brother’s son.
Suddenly, a familiar ringtone filled the hallway.
Mia turned and saw Timothy and Raymond entering. Her previously amused expression grew serious. She was surprised to see them together.
She had heard rumors of a collaboration between them, but recent events on Yellow Island had overshadowed the news. Now, seeing them together confirmed it.
As soon as Sharon saw Timothy, she cried out, “Tim, you’re finally here! You have to stand up for me was attacked in Nord City. If word gets out, it’ll tarnish our family’s reputation. How are we supposed to face anyone?”
Timothy stepped forward, helping Sharon up as he whispered, “I’ll have someone take you to the hospital.”
“I’m not going to the hospital now. You have to stand up for me. Luna pushed me to the ground. I’ve never been humiliated like this.
“She should be in jail in Bern City. She’s a fugitive-call the police and have her arrested,” Sharon demanded, clutching Timothy’s arm. Today, she was determined to deal with Luna once and for all.
Chapter 1016
Mia smiled slyly and said, “Mrs. Barrett, I’m afraid Timothy doesn’t have the final say in this matter.” Sharon turned to glare at her. “What nonsense are you spouting? Tim doesn’t have the final say?
“Dealing with Luna is as easy as squashing a bug. A woman with a criminal record like hers has no place in Nord City. She belongs behind bars in Bern City.”
Luna smirked. “If you didn’t stay in Bern City, why should I?”
“Do you think a woman of your lowly status can compete with me? Just because you snagged some rich old man and had a kid, you think you can do whatever you want?”
After hearing Sharon’s rant, Mia realized she was clueless. After all, Asher was Sharon’s husband’s illegitimate child’s son. If Sharon found out about this, it would be a devastating blow to her.
Luna laughed upon hearing that. “Timothy, do you see how arrogant the Barrett family is?”
Timothy frowned and instructed his secretary, “Take my mom to the hospital.”
Sharon was furious. “I’m not going to the hospital. Why should I? It feels like everyone is treating me like a fool and hiding secrets from me. Tim, tell me, what is Luna doing here? And who’s backing her up?” Sharon was determined to get to the bottom of it. She was upset whenever she saw Luna.
Raymond intervened, “Mrs. Barrett, if we need to discuss this, let’s go to a private room. There are too many eyes and cameras around, and we wouldn’t want any undue attention.”
He naturally wanted to avoid any public scrutiny.
Sharon’s demeanor softened upon noticing him.
Seeing this, Mia turned to leave, but Raymond called after her, “Ms. Lane, since we’ve run into each other, why not join us for a meal? After all, we’re acquainted.”
She replied coldly, “Even if we are, I don’t see the need to dine together.”
Since she didn’t want to eat with them, she headed to the elevator.
Timothy quickly approached her and asked in a hushed tone, “Did you come here alone?”
Mia responded coldly, “That’s none of your business. I’ll have dinner with whoever I want.”
Luna strutted over in her high heels. “Timothy did you know that Ms. Lane is quite the socialite in Nord City? Rumors about her affairs are endless. Plus, she’s not the orphan from Bern City anymore.”
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Mia glanced at Luna. “Remember when someone used to act all holier-than-thou, saying they weren’t into luxury brands? Now look at them all decked out in brands from head to toe. Guess you can’t keep those true desires hidden forever.”
Luna gritted her teeth and said, “I never really cared about all this before. But isn’t it because I was broke and powerless that you all looked down on me?” “You think we respect you now with your current status?”
Luna shot back angrily, “Mia, say that again! I’m not the same person you all used to bully.”
“I said, an illegitimate daughter like you will never be respected.”
Just then, Jasmine stepped out of the elevator.
Chapter 1017
Mia sighed when she saw Jasmine. She knew things were about to get heated.
She had intended to head straight for the private room, but Jasmine’s unexpected appearance threw her off guard.
Luna greeted Jasmine with a sneer as she emerged. “If we’re talking about who came first, you’d win the illegitimate daughter title.”
Jasmine immediately raised her hand and slapped Luna. Then, she grabbed Luna’s hair and hissed, “Don’t you dare get all high and mighty with me. If I decided to get physical, you wouldn’t make it to tomorrow.”
Luna yelped in pain and retaliated by pulling Jasmine’s hair. “Who do you think you are to hit me? I could make sure you don’t see daylight either. Let go of me!”
“Why should I? A woman like you who can’t even show your face in public has no right to act so arrogantly.”
Their altercation escalated quickly inside the elevator.
Raymond’s expression darkened as he noticed the situation unfolding. He glanced around to see if anyone else had noticed, and he realized he needed to intervene.
So, he dashed into the elevator and shouted, “What’s going on here? Both of you, stop it! This behavior is unacceptable.”
Luna was agitated and shot back, “She started it, and you saw it too.”
Jasmine smoothed her outfit with her hands and seethed in silence. She knew her father would always side with Luna regardless of what she said.
Upon witnessing the scene, Sharon quickly said, “Mr. Shelbert, don’t let Luna deceive you. She’s manipulative and always puts on an act of innocence. You can’t trust a word she says.
“She played the role of a devoted wife for five years just to remainin the Barrett family. But now that she’s got some old guy to bankroll her, she’s showing her true colors. Don’t allow her to manipulate you.”
Raymond’s expression turned awkward.
Luna sneered. “Do you even know who that man is?”
Sharon glanced at Raymond, and her expression also turned awkward. She asked tentatively, “Is Asher your son?”
Jasmine smiled and said, “Dad, do you think people won’t gossip about you behind your back if they find out?
“They’ll brand you an ungrateful opportunist who, once in power, brings the mistress’ child back into the family.”
Luna was furious at being called a “mistress’ child.” She retorted, “Who are you calling a mistress’ child?
“Dad, see how she refuses to bond with me? Even though her mother was the reason you and my mom split up, I never held it against her.
“But she keeps slinging ‘mistress’ child’ at me, which could smear Asher’s reputation if word gets out.”
Sharon was stunned to hear Luna addressing Raymond as her father. She looked at Luna, then at Raymond, and finally at Timothy. “Luna is your daughter?” S
She couldn’t believe that Luna, whom she had always looked down on, was actually Raymond’s illegitimate daughter. Suddenly, it uta made sense how Luna ended up in Nord City.
Luna smirked arrogantly and said, “Shocking, huh? You always looked down on me because you thought I was from a lower social standing.
“The truth is, I’ve just been keeping a low profile. I’m not like you, I don’t always look down on others.”
Chapter 1018
Sharon’s expression flickered with a multitude of emotions.
Seeing her expression, Mia remembered how Sharon wore the same expression she wore when she found out about Mia’s identity as the Lane family’s heiress years ago. Clearly, Sharon’s condescending nature hadn’t changed one bit over the years.
Jasmine sneered. “We’ve never acknowledged Luna’s status. She’s just an illegitimate daughter who couldn’t show her face in public.”
Sharon’s expression softened upon hearing this. She nodded and said, “It’s true that such scandals aren’t uncommon in families like ours, but some things are better kept in the dark. That’s just the way it is.” The mere thought of Luna usurping her position was unbearable to Sharon. Fortunately, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter.
She quickly turned to Timothy, “Don’t be fooled by her. She’s just an illegitimate child. She’s unfit for our social standing.”
Luna was unwilling to back down and retorted, “I’m sorry. Even if I’m not on the high society’s guest list, Timothy will still cooperate with my dad because of me.”
Sharon’s expression darkened. “Tim, are you seriously considering cooperating with Mr. Shelbert because of her? There are countless opportunities for collaboration that won’t involve her.”
Timothy remained silent and glanced at Mia, who looked back with a hint of sarcasm but remained silent. She already knew about his plan to cooperate with Raymond but wasn’t concerned about it. She would deal with it when the time came.
Raymond stepped in to diffuse the tension. “Mrs. Barrett, it’s not what you think.”
“Mr. Shelbert, I’m here in Nord City at Ms. Shelbert’s invitation. I wouldn’t have come if some illegitimate daughter had invited me. Our families have reputations to uphold.”
His expression turned sour. “Actually, Luna isn’t my illegitimate daughter. Her mother and I were truly in love, but circumstances led to our separation. I didn’t know she was pregnant. If I had, Luna wouldn’t have been left to fend for herself for so many years.”
Luna put on a show of being deeply touched. She approached Raymond and took his hand. “Dad, I understand what you went through. I’ve never blamed you. Just being here with you now is all I could ask for.”
The other three women felt disgusted by Luna’s act.
Sharon was livid that Luna, someone she once looked down upon and had been deceived by, was now being acknowledged as Raymond’s illegitimate daughter.