Mia recounted what happened during the signing ceremony.There was a pause in between before she continued, "Timothy has taken the flight back to Bern City. As for the reporters, I've approached them so that they won't say anything further. I don't wish for them to reveal my relationship with him. It was already in the past."Liam nodded. "I agree to that. In short, we've settled the reporters. They will only go as far as the fact that they know who your ex-husband is, not revealing his name.""Yes, that will do. Liam, can I count on you about the headlines?""Leave it to me. I've returned home to discuss this anyway. But what's going on between you and Timothy? He actually became a poor bodyguard and worked for you? Were you touched because of this?""No way. Why would I be touched because of such a small gesture? This is nothing compared to what I suffered to deliver my babies.""I'm glad that you didn't forget about that, Mia. I was worried that you'd forget about how awful hi

"But what if—""If I can only clinch the deal by sacrificing Nathan's happiness, I'd rather give up on this project," said Mia firmly. No commercial projects came before her family.Furthermore, it wasn't like she needed money right now. Nothing bad would happen just because she failed to land the deal.When the night dawned, Mia changed into an evening gown and headed to the charity banquet organized by Raymond's daughter.As soon as she got out of the car, reporters began surrounding her, bombarding her with questions. "Ms. Mia, we heard that your ex-husband is a rich person in Bern City. Who is he?""Ms. Mia, how were you able to marry into a wealthy family in Bern City when you were still an orphan? Was there a story behind this?""Which family did you marry into, Ms. Mia? Could you tell us?"The corner of her lips twitched. She knew that these privy reporters would surely ask her who her ex-husband was. Even if the incident about Lewis and Connie was the talk of the t

Mia watched Jasmine leave. There was a spark of curiosity in her.Just who from the Barrett family was invited to the charity banquet? Could it be Timothy?If Raymond had invited Timothy, he would've told Mia the name specifically.That was why Mia was very curious about the person from the Barrett family who was invited to the banquet. Was it someone of the indirect family line?Her eyes of scrutiny scanned the area but there were no familiar faces. "Mia," someone called her from the side.Mia turned her head only to spot a young lady approaching her. A smile played across her lips. "Blair, what brings you here as well?"Blair grinned. "Aubrey's having a concert in Nord City, so I came along to have fun.""Aubrey's having a concert? I should come with you. Connor's so mean for not telling me about Aubrey's concert in Nord City. He's doing such a great job of keeping his relationship a secret. No one in my family knows. Thanks for helping me deal with the Barretts last time,"

The mention of Asher brought Sharon mixed feelings, evident from her deep frown.In the beginning, she assumed that Asher was Timothy's illegitimate son he had with Luna. That was why Sharon had been treating Asher like her biological grandson. At the end of the day, Timothy revealed to her that Asher wasn't his son!Hence, Sharon held grudges against Luna for keeping misleading her until today. Sharon felt like a fool for letting herself be wrapped around Luna's fingers.Fortunately, she now knew that Mia had given birth to a daughter with Timothy.Timothy didn't have plans to get married and have kids, so it was best to have Ginger back at the Barrett residence. That was why Sharon wanted to speak to Mia.Sharon offered, "Name your conditions, Mia. I can't have my grandchild wandering outside the Barrett residence."Mia smirked, wondering where Sharon got her confidence from to fight for custody rights. Not even Timothy dared to demand that from her.Mia flashed an ambig

"Stop wasting your time, Mia Lane. Mr. Shelbert will never give you the project that easily."Mia turned around only to see Sharon and Veronica, who had picked on Mia a lot of times in the past. Veronica was also a troublesome one.Mia hung up the phone. "As if you have the call to decide that.""Indeed, I don't. But my son does."Hearing that, Mia wrapped her head around the situation. The competitor was indeed the Barrett family from Bern City.Was Timothy doing this on purpose?He clearly knew that she was taking the lead for the project. Why was he being such a busybody?Sharon said proudly, "Did you finally realize how impressive my son is, Mia?"Mia rested against the sink. "So what? He became my bodyguard in Nord City though."That infuriated Sharon. "Glad you brought that up, Mia. Why did you have to stir things up between the collaboration between Ralph and the Bowens? Just what do you gain from doing this?"As Mia had expected, Sharon came to Nord City for her reckl