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Who would’ve guessed that Mia was the owner of Aide Castle?
On top of that, Luna desperately wished to hold a birthday party for Asher at Aide Castle.
Like a fool, she kept bragging about how she was going to organize the party at Aide Castle, which was owned by Mia!
There was no way she could accept this humiliating defeat, nor could she counter back with a defence.
Mia looked at Philip. “Get up. Now’s not the time to discuss your matter.”
“Please forgive me, Ms. Lane. I just became the general manager not long ago. I acted rudely because I didn’t know who you were.”
She said, “Enough. Don’t guilt-trip me. You’re fired not because you didn’t know me, but because you promised the clients that you could change the appointment sequence secretly for them, right in front of me too. I can’t condone that.”
Despair weighed heavy on his dropped shoulders.
Mia turned her head to look at Shelly and Sharon, who both looked awkward and stiff right now.
This felt like d¨¦j¨¤ vu for Mia all over again.
Sharon and Shelly had the same reaction when they realized that Mia was the real heiress of the Lane family.
They hadn’t changed one bit even after five years had passed.
Smiling, Mia raised her brows at them. She said nothing, but her gaze alone put them on tenterhook.
They wished they could hide in a hole somewhere. After all, it was embarrassing that they tried to cause a huge ruckus out of the whole situation.
Shelly lowered her head, pretending to check on her wound innocently to avoid people’s eyes on her.
Sharon felt the piercing gazes of everyone present on her and stood there awkwardly.
She hadn’t expected Mia to be the real owner of Aide Castle either!
Before this, she had bragged about how Aide Castle was going to collaborate with Barrett Group and that she would like to hold a banquet here. Most importantly, she even bragged about it once in front of Mia, like an idiot!
Sharon looked down upon Mia, who turned out to be the real owner of Aide Castle.
Mia must’ve thought that Sharon was a clown at that time.
Jasmine hurriedly said, “Mrs. Barrett, it seemed you don’t know Mia that well. No wonder she left your family. Since then, she has been getting better day by day.”
The corner of Sharon’s lips twitched.
Other guests started to shower Mia with praises.
“I never knew how capable Ms. Lane was untiktoday. The theme she designed was gorgeous. How nice would it be to have such a talented daughter-in-law? It would beca dream to be close to her.”
“I wonder what kind of standards Ms. Lane had set for her future husband. She’s exceptional. If she’s my daughter-in-law, I will surely treat her well like a queen.”
Upon hearing that, Sharon’s cheeks flushed crimson and her anger surged.
They were basically poking fun at her.
Mia cocked her brow at Sharon. “As I’ve said, no one can change the rules of setting up appointments at Aide Castle. Do you finally believe me now?”
Chapter 1094
It took Sharon a while to think of something to say. “What does that have to do with me? It’s not like I want to make a reservation at Aide Castle.”
Shelly, who was hiding in a corner, wished to turn invisible at this very moment.
But, to her dismay, someone noticed her immediately.
Doing her best to manage her expression despite the guilt she’s feeling, she glanced at Mia and stammered, “I heard that we’re going to work together. Can’t you turn a blind eye to this for old times’ sake?” She really wished to hold a banquet at Aide Castle Hotel. Mia could make it happen with a single lift of a finger.
But why wouldn’t Mia relent?
“Old times’ sake? I have nothing to do with your family. Even if I do, I won’t break our management principles just for you.”
Mia’s words put Shelly in an awkward position.
Shelly huffed. “What did you mean by that? Are you looking down on us? You’re talking as if we’re desperate to hold a party at your place.”
Timothy piped up, “What rights do you have to say that? A good-for-nothing like you who only knows how to live off the family shouldn’t say something like that.”
“Tim, how could you say that to me in public?” She stomped her foot and scanned the people around them.
She was supposed to search for a potential husband here. Now that Timothy had described her that way, her chances of marrying a rich man were slim.
“What’s the matter? Did I say anything wrong? From now onward, your credit cards will be frozen. Settle your expenses yourself. We don’t raise good-for-nothings at home.” “Tim, you can’t do this to me. You promised Dad to look after me!” she reminded him.
“I did promise that, but it’s only until you turn into an adult. I didn’t promise to look after you forever. If you talk back to me again, I’ll drive you out of the family,” he warned. She zipped her lips immediately.
He frowned. “What are you standing there for? Apologize to Mia.”
“Why must I apologize to her?” she questioned back.
“Why? Do have to remind you that you accused her of lying? The truth has been revealed. She’s the owner of Aide Castle. What is there deft for you to say?”
It pricked at her guilt, but she didn’t want to offer an apology.
Then, she looked at Luna. “It’s not like I said that alone. Luna said that too, but she hasn’t apologized yet.”
Luna had yet to pull her senses back because she couldn’t accept the fact that Mia was truly the owner of Aide Castle.
The person she had been looking down on all this while turned out to be such a successful person!
Luna appeared to be a failure in an instant. Jealousy overwhelmed her.
Raymond chided, “Luna, apologize to Ms. Lane now. You shouldn’t have said anything mindlessly when you didn’t know better. People will think badly of us.”
“I didn’t say that alone though.” She was reluctant to apologize too.
He stepped forward and whispered into
Como “You can choose no you won’t be as one of us anymore.”
“But what about Asher?”
“Take him with you!”
Only then did she grasp the gravity of the situation.
If she left the Shelbert family, she would be a nobody, returning to a life of poverty once again.
She had enough of it. She didn’t want to live that kind of life again.
Despite her reluctance, she looked at Mia.
Chapter 1095
Luna had always thought that she wasn’t that bad compared to Mia.
Now that she has returned to Raymond’s side, she should be considered as someone coming from a rich family herself! She held a high social status in society! But why was she still lacking compared to Mia?
Feeling wronged by the unfairness, she lowered her head. “Sorry. I shouldn’t have said those nonsense without thinking,” she said rather reluctantly.
Noticing the unwillingness and ambition in Luna’s eyes, Mia lost her patience. “It’s fine. You and Ms. Barrett are not welcome here. Please leave,” she said flatly.
Letting Luna and Shelly stay would only stir up more problems at the party.
“Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Mia,” Raymond said in an attempt to lighten the mood.
“Apology accepted, but I don’t think Ms. Luna suits this kind of banquet. You should save yourself from becoming a joke, Mr. Shelbert. It is enough for your family to have only Ms. Jasmine. She’s good enough. He nodded contentedly. “You’re right. Jazzy has never let me down these few years.”
On the other hand, his illegitimate daughter who showed up out of nowhere had brought disgrace to his reputation.
Jasmine grinned. “I’m flattered, Ms. Mia.”
“What I said wasn’t just mere words of courtesy. Everyone saw how the both of you acted today, and it was obvious that you’re better. I expect nothing less from Mr. Shelbert’s biological daughter.”
As soon as Mia finished her sentence, she noticed how fierce Luna’s gaze became. It was as if the latter wanted to devour her whole!
Mia spoke up, “Since Mr. Shelbert has offered an apology, let’s put an end to this. Forget about what I’ve said. I hope both of you won’t throw a tantrum again.” Pretentious acting had always been Luna’s way of deceiving others. She had never thought that she would be embarrassed at today’s banquet.
Today’s banquet was very different from the places Luna had been in the past. The guests here were sly foxes who could tell who was the one playing tricks. At the end of the day, family background and the individual’s capability would always be the decisive factors for judgment of character.
Luna had neither the family background nor the capabilities. Even her tricks were that of an amateur.
Raymond looked at Mia. “Still, my daughter has a lot to learn from you, Ms. Mia. You’ve achieved great achievements despite your young age. You founded Aide Castle. You’re one of the most capable women in Nord City. There’s a lot she should learn from you.”
Mia didn’t mind Raymond’s change in attitude.
She smiled. “Don’t be such a stranger. Jazzy is smart. With a mayor for a father who could teach her great things, she’ll reach new heights in life.”