Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Shelly followed her. “Aunt Sharon, leaving so soon already? Are you not going to introduce me to Mrs. Giacometti and the others? We should stay here longer so that they can get to know me.”
Sharon sneered. “Are you still dreaming of marrying into a rich family? The fight just now left a bad impression on them, Shelly.”
Shelly gulped. She felt guilty. “What about the promise you made before we came? You should figure out something to book a slot at Aide Castle so that I can host a party here.”
Sharon looked at her in disbelief. She really couldn’t fathom what was going on in Shelly’s mind.
How could Shelly bring that matter up now?
“Mia is the real owner of Aide Castle, do you think she’ll let you hold a banquet here? You may not have pride, and you may not feel humiliated, but I do.”
Sharon would never beg Mia. Not over her dead body.
Sharon left and Shelly wanted to chase after her, but she couldn’t run fast due to her injured ankle.
Left with no choice, she bit her lip angrily.
Who would’ve thought that Mia was the real owner of Aide Castle? No one expected her to be this successful.
Shelly stared at Mia, who was standing in the middle of the crowd like a proud princess.
Jealousy coursed through her veins.
The once meek and obedient Mia had now become the most dazzling person who ever existed.
While Mia was conversing with her acquaintances, a man kept chiming in to show off his knowledge, making her slightly uncomfortable.
“I think we click very well, Ms. Mia.
Why don’t we exchange contact number
We can hang out alone and talk about the possibility of a collaboration when we’re free.”
Mia didn’t want to give him her contact number at all. She swirled her wine glass. “If it’s business-related, you may contact my secretary or meet me personally at my office.”
“We’re friends, aren’t we, Ms. Mia? Can’t you give me your personal contact number?”
“That’s not something anyone can have,” she said.
“Although you’ve run Aide Castle successfully, there are tips that I can share for improvements in some areas. This is how business works. You should expose yourself more to the real world or your company won’t be able to grow well under your management. Don’t you think so?”
Mia’s expression darkened.
Just as she was about to say something, a man’s voice sounded from behind them.
“Beggars should expose themselves more to the real world too.”
Chapter 1099
As soon as Timothy showed up, the atmosphere shifted.
The other men could not be compared to Timothy. None of their looks, heights or achievements could match that of Timothy’s.
Mia couldn’t help but turn her attention to Timothy. He was indeed handsome.
The man who had been showing off earlier lost his confidence upon noticing Timothy.
Still, his stance remained firm as his pride wouldn’t let him back down. “What did you mean by that, Mr. Barrett?”
“You can’t understand what I’ve just said?”
The man gulped. “How can I understand it when you’ve put it so vaguely?”
Timothy remarked, “That’s true. How could you possibly understand me when you’ve learned how to do business from beggars?”
“It’s unreasonable of you to say that, Mr. Barrett. I founded a big company all by myself, and I’m the one running it now. I’m different from people like you. You’re just an elite who was born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Everything was handed to you. If you were in my position, you wouldn’t even be able to achieve what I have now.”
Heath whispered to Timothy, informing him of the man’s background.
Timothy smirked. “You founded the company, you said? You leeched off your girlfriend and dumped her after your company became successful. Is this how you achieved your success?”
The man’s face fell as he didn’t expect Timothy to discover the truth of his background that quickly.
The man thought that he had taken care of things well. Not many people in his circle were aware of it.
Mia narrowed her eyes. “I despise this kind of man the most.”
The man tried his best to remain calm. “It’s not a big issue. Successful people shouldn’t dwell on such trivial matters. Besides, fm proposing a business collaboration with you here. My personal matters shouldn’t concern you.”
“I agree that the business proposal is indeed unrelated to your personal matters, but I remain skeptical about your capability. I would never work with you,” Mia rejected him without hesitation.
Her prompt response put him in an awkward position and his anger got the best of him. “Who do you el you are? You’re just a divorced woman and a single mother! I proposed a collaboration with you out of courtesy. You should be grateful I was giving you a chance!”
As soon as the man finished, Timothy punched him in the face.
The man staggered and knelt on the ground. The corners of his lips were bleeding.
Timothy took a step forward. He looked like a grim reaper.
Not a single word was uttered, but an intimidating air loomed over him. His gentle persona was replaced by a menacing demeanor.
Timothy’s scrutinizing gaze weighed heavily on the man’s shoulders, gradually tearing his spirits down. He stammered, “Y-You hit me? You’re dead meat! I’ll have my lawyer send you to prison!”
“Apologize to her,” Timothy said.
“Apologize to her?” The man thought he heard it wrongly.
Timothy repeated, “Yes. Apologize to Ms. Mia.”
The man pointed at Mia. “Why should I apologize to this woman? She acted up first. And you hit me Guys, this couple is bullying me! I’m telling you, I will not let this slide that easily. You’re going to pay for this!
There are laws in Nord City
“I agree. This is a civilized city, unlike Yellow Island.” Timothy held the man’s pointing finger before bending it in the opposite direction.
The man screamed in pain, but Timothy remained unfazed.
Chapter 1100
Timothy glared at the man. “Did you not hear me? I told you to apologize to my ex-wife.”
Surprised, Mia looked at Timothy, whose anger seemed to come from nowhere.
Mia looked baffled, the situation hasn’t fully registered in her yet.
After all, it had been years since they last met. No longer the supercilious man he was five years ago, he now became careful around her.
He never felt angry too, even when he faced her mockery.
She was so used to his change that she had almost forgotten that he was never a guy with a mild temper.
At that moment, the man who had always been gentle and attentive to her became a merciless businessman.
Mia pulled her senses back and walked over to them. She instructed Timothy, “Let him go first.”
He frowned, looking at the man who was still kneeling on the floor. “Apologize to her and I’ll let you go.” Despite the pain, the man was reluctant to admit his defeat. He raised his voice daringly. “Over my dead body!”
“You have a death wish.”
Mia pulled Timothy’s arm and looked at him seriously. “Let him go first, then we’ll talk, okay?”
Turning his head sideways, he gazed at her. Gentleness willed away the coldness in his eyes.
In the end, he released the man.
The man quickly helped himself up, and began running his foul mouth again. “Feeling scared already? Coward! I thought you were a man when you hit me, but you’re just an obedient puppy who listens to women!”
Suddenly, Mia slapped the man with all her might. Pain numbed her palm. She scowled. “What’s your name?”
“You can call me Mr. Obel-“
“Mr. Obel,” Mia cut Wallace Obel off. “I will file a lawsuit against you tomorrow for causing a ruckus at the party.”
The man was baffled. “I was the one who got hit though! And you want to sue me? How dare you!”
“You sexually harassed me first. And my ex-husband stood up for me because he couldn’t stand it.” She continued, “I dare to sue you because my brother is the best lawyer in the largest law firm in Nord City. With the best lawyer on my side, I don’t think sending you to prison would be a problem.”
Wallace finally felt scared, but he still wouldn’t back down. “If you sue me, I will
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Timothy took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands. He said coldly, “I will give her however much money she needs. I have nowhere else to spend my money anyways.”