Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“The way you just spoke, one would think you’re the CEO of the company or something.” Mia sarcastically remarked.
Expressing frustration, Shelly stomped her foot. Yet, upon realizing she still needed Mia to accompany her for the meeting with Timothy, she begrudgingly swallowed her pride.
“Enough of the nonsense. Hurry up and follow me.”
Mia remained silent and followed Shelly into the elevator.
She observed Timothy’s customary workplace, which exuded opulence, fitting for a major corporation.
Shelly headed straight for the top floor and addressed the people in the secretary department, demanding. Where’s Timothy?”
“Mr. Barrett is currently in a meeting, and it hasn’t finished yet. If you to wait in the guest room for the time being.”
matters to discuss, you’re welcome
Struggling to maintain her composure, Shelly insisted, “I’ll just go to Timothy’s office and wait.”
“I apologize, Ms. Barrett, but entering Mr. Barrett’s office in his absence is not permitted. I hope you
Feeling embarrassed, Shelly turned away.
Mia hadn’t anticipated Timothy’s stringent rules. Despite being a member of the Barrett family, Shelly didn’t appear to enjoy any special privileges here.
Wearing a sly expression; Mia remarked, “See, I was right.”
With a hint of unease, Shelly retorted, “What’s with the scrutiny? You weren’t even considered worthy of being here in the first place. Timothy has always been a principled person.”
Mia remained silent, and the two proceeded to the conference room.
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However, to their surprise, the room wasn’t empty. Maya was present.
As the three women convened in the conference room, a subtle awkwardness permeated the air.
Observing Shelly and Mia together, Maya’s eyes betrayed a hint of wariness. “Shelly, why are you with her?”
Did Shelly decide to align herself with Mia?
Mia hadn’t anticipated Maya’s presence either, and evidently, both Shelly and Maya were receiving the same treatment.
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Well, unwavering workaholic after all.
Shelly appeared somewhat tense and hastened to clarify. “Maya, don’t get the wrong idea. I brought Mia here to meet with Timothy regarding my credit card issue.”
Hearing this, Maya recalled the suspension of Shelly’s credit card following the Wilhelmina incident.
Nonetheless, she hadn’t anticipated Shelly to be so incapable, giving in and seeking help from Mia within a few days¨Cwhat a pushover!
Maya swiftly put on a facade of sisterly affection and remarked, “Shelly, haven’t I told you before? If you ever find yourself short on money, you can always come to me.”
“But Maya, I can’t keep depending on you all the time. It doesn’t feel right,” Shelly protested.
“What’s the harm in that? We’re practically family now. Take my card and feel free to use it. Buy whatever your like.”
As Maya handed her credit card to Shelly, a twinge of regret surfaced within her. Nevertheless, to secure Shelly’s allegiance, she felt she had no other option.
Reluctantly. Maya had to make a sacrifice for the sake of a greater goal.
Feeling somewhat touched, Shelly accepted the credit card. “Thank you, Maya. Oh, wait, I should refer to you as my sister¨Cin¨Claw now.”
Maya wore a triumphant smile, yet underneath, a sense of unease lingered as she glanced at Mia.
Addressing Shelly, Maya suggested, “Shelly, why not let her go? When we meet Timothy later, I’ll handle the credit card matter with him.”
For some inexplicable reason, Maya didn’t want Mia to meet Timothy, especially at this critical juncture.
Shelly rolled her eyes and nodded. “Sure, Mia, you can go. You’re not needed here anymore.”
Mia had no intention of lingering any longer. After all, Shelly had coerced her into coming in the first place.
This turn of events suited Mia just fine. It might have even simplified matters for her.
As Mia exited the guest room, preparing to leave, she coincidentally encountered a group of people emerging from the adjacent conference room.
Leading the group, Timothy was attired in a dark suit, radiating his customary air of aloofness. He had his head bowed, engrossed in conversation with Heath beside him.
Spotting Mia, Heath’s expression immediately darkened. “Sir, Ms. Mia is here,” he reported.
Timothy instinctively glanced in Mia’s direction, his brows furrowing as he spotted her standing there.
Why did Mia decide to come over?
A trace of surprise flashed in Timothy’s eyes, but he kept his emotions hidden. Speaking in a low voice, he instructed, “Tell her to wait for me in my office.”
Timothy was convinced that Mia must have had a reason for coming over.
Heath quickly approached Mia, saying, “Ms. Mia, Mr. Barrett requests that you wait for him in his office.”
Wait for Timothy?
A hint of confusion flickered in Mia’s eyes. “Actually, I’m just passing through. The person looking for Timothy is in the guest room.”
Aware that Maya was present, Mia didn’t want to stay and risk embarrassment.
Having said this, Mia turned and headed toward the elevator.
Watching Mia depart. Timothy pressed his lips together. Was she playing the cat¨Cand¨Cmouse game again?
Why did she arrive and depart so quickly?
At that moment, the door to the guest room swung open.
Maya emerged with a gentle and happy expression, approaching Timothy. “Tim, are you done with your work?”
However, Timothy paid no attention to Maya, his gaze remained fixed on Mia standing by the elevator.
Mia resisted the urge to glance back as she stepped into the elevator. Despite briefly catching sight of
At that moment, she was nothing more than an Indifferent ex.
As the elevator doors closed. Timothy’s expression became somewhat strained. He turned to look at Mayal and Shelly, asking, “What are you two doing here?”
Upon hearing this, Maya struggled to maintain her composure. Without a second thought, Shelly stepped forward and asked Timothy, could you kindly reinstate my credit card?
“The
Wilhelmina incident has nothing to do with me. If you have doubts, you can ask Mia. She’s right here
As she uttered these words, Shelly realized that Mia had already left. She could only exchange a hopeful glance with Maya, awaiting an explanation from her.
Maya’s expression took on a hint of awkwardness as she expressed, “Yeah, Tim, just a moment ago, Mia clarified that this incident is unrelated to Shelly, and she didn’t place any blame on her.
“It would be fair to restore Shelly’s credit card.”
Timothy pursed his lips and directed his gaze at Shelly, questioning. “Did you bring Mia here?”
He was still puzzled by Mia’s unexpected presence at the company.
Shelly quickly nodded. “On our way here, I explained everything to Mia, and we came to a mutual agreement. That’s why she’s willing to come as a witness.”
Timothy’s tone turned cold. “Have you apologized?”
Shelly’s demeanor subtly shifted, and she confessed with a tinge of guilt, “Yes, I’ve apologized. Otherwise, Mia wouldn’t have come over with me.”
“You’re lying.”
Timothy easily discerned that Shelly was being untruthful. He spoke sternly, “You’ll need to offer a sincere apology to Mia and earn her forgiveness. Only then will your credit card limit be reinstated.”
Upon hearing this. Shelly could only turn to Maya for help, recognizing that apologizing to Mia would be a greater challenge than confronting her own mistakes.
Confronted by Shelly’s stare, Maya summoned the courage to speak, “Tim, initially, this was just a minor Issue. Wilhelmina orchestrated everything, so please don’t hold Shelly responsible.”
With a cold expression, Timothy curtly replied, “I have things to attend to. You can leave.”
Feeling somewhat Kustered, Maya continued. “Tim, there’s something I need to discuss with you. For our engagement ceremony, Dominic and my brothers will also be present.”
Maya specifically came to inform Timothy about this matter.
Indeed, their engagement held profound significance for her.
After all, with Timothy now divorced from Mia, she considered herself the most suitable partner for him.
