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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1051-Jasmine was furious. She raised her hand to strike Luna, but Luna grabbed her wrist promptly. "Do you still think you can lay a finger on me? You won't stand a chance unless I let you!"
"You bitch! You did that on purpose earlier."
"Yeah, so what? Go on, tell Dad about it and see if he believes you or me."
"You're a vicious bitch! Don't you dare think that you've defeated me with your scheme earlier. In your dreams! My dad only got to where he is today because of my grandparents. Do you really think he'd give up on me and my mother for your sake?"
Although Jasmine was infuriated, she firmly believed that Raymond had only been deceived.
Luna yanked Jasmine's wrist away and snarled, "You'll see. It's all your mother's fault for not being able to give birth to a son when Dad has been yearning for a son all his life. Now that I'm letting him adopt Asher as his grandson, he'll have a successor."
"What's the big deal about a child? If my mom is willing to, she could have a surrogate. Giving my dad ten sons wouldn't even be a problem, let alone just one. Do you think the little bastard you gave birth to would be of any value by then?"
Luna's expression changed. If that were truly the case, she'd be in a difficult spot.
But soon, she smiled and said, "Your mom would've done it a long time ago if it's possible. Also, surrogacy is illegal in Nord City. If the mayor's wife went against the law, wouldn't it affect the mayor once the public found out? I suppose Dad isn't that foolish to do something that stupid, right?"
Given Raymond's obsession with a son, he would've arranged for surrogacy ages ago. The fact that he hadn't done it must mean he had his concerns as well.
Jasmine froze. Indeed, she only brought up the topic of surrogacy out of impulse. Even if Raymond had agreed, Alison wouldn't have concurred.
Smugly, Luna continued, "Enough, stop being in denial. We can still get along if you just accept my son's return to the Shelbert family and groom him into the family's successor. But if you get in my way, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Having come this far, Luna wouldn't give up easily. She would be a dignified member of the Shelbert family once Asher grew up and inherited everything from them. As the mayor's daughter, her status would rise by then. She would no longer be the poor girl whom everyone bullied. She vowed to get revenge on those who bullied and looked down on her before.
"Stop daydreaming, Luna! You and your little bastard are only going back to the Shelbert family over my dead body! Forget about it!"
Luna sneered, "Fine. Let's have it the tough way if you insist. See what happens next."
"Wait," Mia suddenly called out to Luna.
Turning back to glance at her smugly, Luna began, "What? Do you have something to say too?"
Mia glanced at Luna's leg. The spot on her leg which was still bandaged happened to be the exact place of her previous tattoo.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1052-What a coincidence for it to be the same spot. Did Luna hurt her ankle?
Withdrawing her gaze subtly, Mia looked at Luna. "Nothing. It's just that I've regained my memories from five years ago, and I have some questions for you." "When did you regain your memories?"
As if she was suddenly reminded of something, Luna shuffled her feet. But remembering that she'd already removed her tattoo, she eased up.
"How does you regaining your memories have anything to do with me?"
She had removed her tattoo, after all. Even if Mia did spot her tattooed ankle back then, the evidence had been destroyed. Mia couldn't do anything.
"After I regained my memories, I suddenly remembered that I actually saw the culprit who knocked me out."
Luna's heart skipped a beat. Did Mia actually see her face? But it wasn't possible. She was clearly standing behind that woman back then. Mia couldn't have seen her.
Mia spotted a hint of guilt flashing across Luna's expression. Something was definitely suspicious with Luna. She must've been the one who knocked her out cold in Laura's bedroom back then.
Laura had always disapproved of Luna's acquaintance with the Barretts, so getting rid of her was the only way for Luna to return to the Barrett family.
Adjusting her expression, Luna replied, "Is that so? Wasn't the culprit already arrested? It was your classmate from college, Dana McQueen. Even the police confirmed it."
"It's been five years, though. I didn't expect you to remember the incident clearly Mia said, striding over to inspeet Luna's ankle. "I remember you have a tattoo on your ankle. Why is it gone now?"
Luna explained anxiously, "I was scalded by the water Mrs. Barrett splashed on me, so I had no choice but to undergo skin grafting surgery on my ankle. I also removed my tattoo in the process."
"But I remembered Mrs. Barrett splashing the water on your body, not on your foot. Did you cover up the tattoo on your ankle out of guilt?"
Grabbing Luna's wrist, Mia asked again, "Did you cover up the tattoo on your ankle out of guilt?"
"What nonsense is that? I removed my tattoo because I was scalded, not because I felt guilty. I've no idea what you're talking about!"
Mia glared at her. "I clearly saw the culprit who knocked me out had the exact same tattoo as yours on her ankle. It's too much of a coincidence for you to suddenly remove your tattoo. You must be guilty.
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Jasmine went up to them and chimed in, "It must be this bitch's doing. Since she's already used countless despicable schemes to return to the Shelbert family, I bet she had no issues with getting rid of Mrs. Barrett Senior to go back to the Barrett family."
"Jasmine, stop spouting nonsense! Why would I get rid of Mrs. Barrett Senior?"
"It's definitely because she doesn't approve of your status, just like how my mother doesn't. Anyone could see through your intentions!"
"You'll have to bear the consequences for slandering me. You want to accuse me just because of a tattoo? Go ahead and call the police then."
Luna wrenched her hand away from Mia. "Don't think that you can slander others at will just because you're the daughter of the Lane family. I'm still the mayor's daughter!"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1053-Unfazed, Mia withdrew her hand and looked at Luna. "Since when were you the mayor's daughter? Your identity hasn't been revealed publicly yet, right?"
Jasmine continued mocking, "You're just his illegitimate daughter. How dare you claim to be a Shelbert? Believe it or not, the entire city will condemn you once your identity is revealed. Do you still think Dad wil side with you then?"
No mayor would expose themselves for having an illegitimate child. It was like telling the whole world their weakness.
Defiance flashed across Luna's eyes. "Go ahead and expose me then. See whether Dad takes your side or mine."
Luna knew what Raymond was like. She had sought him out in the past, but he merely dismissed her with some money. He even had men threaten and monitor her, warning her not to run her mouth freely. Otherwise, she'd have to deal with severe consequences.
But now things were different. She'd agreed to let Raymond adopt Asher because he had always wanted an heir. Surely, his attitude would've been different.
Luna made the right move, and she would continue down this path. Although her identity couldn't be revealed just yet, she was already leading a very different life. She just had to be patient enough to wait for Asher to grow up. What would she have to fear once he inherited everything from the Shelberts?
In an instant, Jasmine screamed, "Just you wait!"
As Luna pranced off, Mia's gaze fell on her ankle. How coincidental was it that Luna happened to remove the tattoo on her ankle?
She initially thought the tattoo might be a coincidence, but Luna's deliberate actions said otherwise. Luna must've been the one who attacked her back then.
Due to her amnesia, Mia hadn't been able to remember anything for the past five years. Luna was able to roam free for five years as well. Now that she had regained her memories from the past, Luna's good days were numbered.
Brushing off her tears, Jasmine muttered, "Mia, I think what you said back then was right. The only leverage that bitch, Luna, has is to let my dad adopt her child. Only then can they gain his support. But if I agree to have only Asher return to my family and convince my grandparents to accept him, Luna doesn't stand a chance of returning back to our family."
Mia patted Jasmine's shoulder. "It's best if you can come to terms with this. In fact, this isn't necessarily the best solution out there. I'm merely giving you a suggestion. Whether to do it or not is up to you." Jasmine's expression turned sullen. "Do I even have a choice? Luna is cunning, and she has my dad wrapped around her little finger. He's still oblivious to her true colors, and he's turning a blind eye because of that so-called grandson. Now that I'm aware of the truth, I don't think I should hesitate any longer."
Noting Jasmine's expression, Mia knew she had matured and grown more resilient. She had refused when Mia first suggested that the Shelberts accept the child to impose on Luna. But now, she was willing to go along with the idea again. She must've been very disappointed in Raymond.
Jasmine clenched her teeth. "My dad will be thrilled as long as our family accepts the child. Severing ties with my grandparents won't do him any good after all, and divorcing my mom won't benefit him for his re-election either. I must make that bitch Luna pay a heavy price. Dealing with a four-year-old once she's gone will be a piece of cake."
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1055-With his gaze affixed to the computer screen, Sage hammered away at the keyboard. His lips stiffened as he stared at the numbers jumping about on the screen. He seemed somber.He had always been smart and was somewhat renowned in the hacker circle. It had been a while since he encountered any worthy opponents.But now, things were different.Although he hated Timothy, he had to admit that he had some skills. No wonder he could summon so many people to wage a major battle against the terrorists, ultimately eliminating them all shortly after. Realizing that he had become distracted, Sage quickly refocused. Why was he even thinking about the scumbag's past?Mia spotted Sage perching in front of his computer when she silently entered his room. He was clearly engaged in something, so she didn't interrupt him. Instead, she took a seat on the couch. He had always been confined to the research institute, unlike the other kids who could go out and play.It was mandatory for Sage to remain in a controlled environment. Otherwise, immediate medical attention wasn't guaranteed if anything happened to him. In the past, his room had 24-hour surveillance and he was always accompanied by maids. He was never left alone.Fortunately, Sage could finally live like a normal child and go to school after years of intensive treatment.As Mia stared at his screen, it finally dawned on her that he was struggling against a formidable opponent. She knew how capable he was, and it was rare for him to meet his match, let alone to be cornered. A surge of anxiety washed through her, but she remained silent.Sage also realized he was at the losing end. Just then, his minions, who had been watching, said, "Sir, you're losing. Do you want us to help?""Yeah, I don't believe we'll lose if we team up.""No. I'll handle it myself," Sage stated solemnly.On the other end of the server, Timothy monitored the screen and said, "You're already quite impressive for your age. You're even better than I was at your age."Sage didn't think of it as a compliment. His goal was to defeat Timothy, after all.His expression hardened as he snapped, "Shut up. I will defeat you. I haven't even lost yet."He suddenly froze. In a haste, he hadreplied to Timothy through thestead of t. Content beping.netFindNovel.netMeanwhile, Timothy was equallyaflabbergasted by the cute, boyish etvoice. Removing his headset, heturned to Caleb and said, "ComeBUMShere.""What's wrong? Aren't you going to defeat this kid soon?""That's not the point. The point is, you said they are twin sisters."Caleb nodded. "Yeah. What's the issue?"Pressing his lips together, Timothy said, "But that voice was a little boy's.""No way, really?" Caleb exclaimed, visibly surprised."Why would I lie to you?""That means Mia had fraternal twins. Damn, Timothy. I'm suddenly a bit envious of you."Timothy kicked Caleb. "Get lost. Find a wife and have your own kids."But Timothy was spiraling in turmoil as he turned back to the screen. No wonder his opponent had been tough to handle-it was a boy. Still, he wondered why Ginger could be so sweet and understanding while her twin was so aloof and obstinate.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1056-So, it was a boy after all.
Timothy turned on his mic. "You're unyielding, huh? Have you never been defeated before?"
Sage snorted, "No."
"Then I'll teach you a lesson today."
As Timothy typed at a frantic pace, the defenses Sage had painstakingly built up suddenly collapsed.
Sage was flustered, not expecting to be defeated so quickly. He turned on his mic. "You were going easy on me? Didn't I tell you to go all out?"
"The game would have been over by now if I didn't go easy on you," Timothy replied nonchalantly.
He initially thought it was a girl as adorable as Ginger on the other end of the server, so he patiently played along with her. What if the girl started crying because he didn't hold back?
But now that it was a boy, things were different. Timothy believed that his son should learn from his mistakes and failures to grow into a mature man. Judging by Sage's haughty tone, he could tell that he was spoiled by the Lane family.
Sage was furious. "I haven't lost yet. Don't get cocky!"
"Listen, sometimes losing isn't that big of a deal. Don't get too caught up in your wins and losses. Otherwise, you won't be able to improve," Timothy chided.
Still, a proud smile spread across his face. After all, why wouldn't he when his son was so talented?
Caleb rolled his eyes. "Please, you're smiling like a fool now. Why are you still lecturing him when you're clearly delighted? How are you any different from the other parents? You have to encourage him."
Focusing on the screen, Timothy fell silent. As he continued his assault, he remarked, "You said you've never been defeated before. Does that mean you're unaware of your weaknesses as well?" Sage was defiant. "Shut up!"
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Mia immediately sat at the other computer and began retaliating.
Sage glanced at her hesitantly. "Mommy, isn't this unfair? It's a 1V1 battle between me and him."
"Sage, don't be silly. How do you know he's being fair and doesn't have any backup? You can't always stick to the rules. You have to deal with different people in different ways."
Remembering it was his scumbag father on the other end of the server, Sage concurred. Dealing with a scumbag didn't require playing fair.
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"He's spoiled. If he's too arrogant, he'll suffer in the future." Timothy disagreed and immediately started counterattacking.
It was daunting to deal with an extra person on the other side, indeed.
Sage turned on his mic. "How's that? Ready to give up?"
"I'm taking on two people alone. Doesn't that make me stronger?"
Noticing Sage's sour expression, Mia grabbed his headset and said, "What's so great about bullying a kid? Come at me if you dare!"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1057-Timothy was stunned when he heard Mia's voice. Little did he expect her to show up as Sage's backup. What should he do now? She seemed outraged. He knew he was positively doomed at the moment.
Timothy regretted not listening to Caleb earlier. He should've gone easier on Sage to avoid the consequences of his actions catching up with him.
Seeing Timothy in a daze, Caleb was intrigued. "Tim, what's wrong? Did you make your son cry? Who's going to console him now?"
Timothy frowned. "It has nothing to do with my son. Mia was his backup."
Caleb immediately tossed his phone aside. He leaned over to the computer and said, "Hurry up and defend yourself. You can't afford to mess with her these days."
Timothy sighed. He eventually gave up resisting and resigned himself to watching his defenses being torn down. What else could he do? He had already completely surrendered himself to her, after all.
Soon, all of his firewalls were breached. Only then did Mia cease her attacks and glance at Sage, declaring, "Sage, I've avenged you."
Sage's expression was stoic as he stared at the computer. "Mommy, didn't you notice that something felt off?"
"What's wrong?"
"That person didn't resist at all."
"He knew he couldn't beat us. Knowing that he couldn't afford to offend us, he gave up resisting. It proves that he's quite self-aware."
Timothy suddenly drawled out, "This is a misunderstanding. I can explain."
Mia yanked the headset off in an instant once she heard his voice. She glanced at Sage. Was that Timothy speaking earlier? Or was she hallucinating?
She certainly didn't expect that he'd already found out about Sage's identity and had secretly been in contact with him. That despicable and shameless man! Was Timothy trying to secretly win Sage over?
In fact, Mia had thought she'd done an exceptional job in concealing Sage's identity. Although Timothy was aware of Ginger's existence, she had never told him who the other child was.
But now, Mia began to feel uncertain. When and how did Timothy find out?
She turned toward Sage and asked warily, "Do you know who that is?"
Sage rolled his eyes and replied bluntly, "Mommy, don't you already know who he is? Why ask me such a simple question?"
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Mia's thoughts began to spin a conspiracy theory that Timothy was plotting to kidnap Sage.
Yet, Sage seemed unfazed. "No. I was the one who approached him with ulterior motives."
Mia was flabbergasted. Curiously, she inquired, "Why did you approach him?"
"I warned him to leave Nord City and stay away from us."
"You didn't hack his computer to warn him, did you?"
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All of sudden, Mia remembered Timothy's company had suffered a hacker attack before. Gaping at Sage, she continued, "Were you responsible for the hacker attack launched at Timothy's company in Bern City?"
"Yeah, that was me."
"Did you already know who Timothy was back then?"
Mia had always thought she excelled at keeping Sage in the dark. But it turned out that she was merely imagining things.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1058-Sometimes, having such a brilliant son could be frustrating. It made Mia seem foolish in comparison.
Mia stared at Sage warily. "So, what did you guys talk about?"
Timothy wouldn't have coaxed him, would he?
"What else can we talk about? I just wanted to defeat him and make him go away sooner."
Sage's expression grew awkward. He absolutely wouldn't tell Mia what happened. It was a huge blow to his ego. How could he lose to that man?
Mia took the headset again and turned on the mic. "Timothy, I've never expected you to be so despicable. How could you approach my son behind my back? Who gave you the right to do so?" Timothy had been anticipating her response, so he didn't dare to disconnect. He felt relieved once he heard her voice. He still stood a chance if she was willing to talk to him.
Calmly, he replied, "To be honest, he approached me first. I discovered his identity by chance."
"Quit the act. You didn't even realize his identity when he hacked the company website, so how come you suddenly found out who he was now? That's too much of a coincidence."
Timothy arched his brows. "Oh, so you're saying that he's responsible for launching a hacker attack on my company's official website in Bern City?"
Mia was astonished. "You didn't know?"
Meanwhile, Sage was rendered speechless. "Mommy, can you stop exposing me?"
That scumbag wasn't even aware in the first place, but everything was out in the open now.
Stroking Sage's forehead, Mia cooed, "Well, it doesn't matter. Let me handle this for you."
She turned the mic back on immediately. "So what if he's responsible for the attack? As his father, you've never fulfilled your obligations over these years. What's the big deal about him hacking a website? Are you that petty?"
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Mia was infuriated. Death had its grasp on Sage the moment he was born, and she had spent strenuous efforts to let him manage a narrow escape from death. He'd already suffered so much since he was young, so why should he continue to suffer?
Her words tugged at Timothy's heartstrings. Recalling how Sage nearly died at birth and having spent so many years in the research institute, he softened his tone.
"That's not what I meant. It's not good for his development if you guys spoil him too much as well."
"That's strange. Spoiling him isn't good for his development? Are you implying that a child can only grow through hardship? Sage won't be spoiled, mind you." Timothy was at a loss for words.
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been stuck in the research institute ever since he was young. His only pleasure is seeking some fun on the internet. The poor kid has had it tough."
Timothy turned on his mic. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."
Sage seemed subtly proud. He began tentatively, "Mommy, do you know about the hacker war with the terrorists back then?"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1059-Mia nodded. "I've heard of it before. In fact, this incident is quite renowned in the hacker circle. A lot of people deemed it as a legendary act, and they even refer to the initiator, doomBringer, as the hero." "Mommy, what do you think about it then?"
Mia thought Sage's sudden question was quite strange. Still, she replied patiently, "It's quite impressive. I personally respect doomBringer a lot as well. I heard that he still managed to crush the terrorists despite receiving death threats on his end."
Sage continued, "What kind of person do you think doomBringer is, Mommy?"
Eyeing him curiously, Mia asked, "Why do you ask? Do you know who doomBringer is? Members of that organization communicate using codes, and they never reveal their real identities. They don't want terrorists to find out who they are and endanger their families."
"Mommy, answer my question first." Sage looked uneasy.
Mia thought for a while and replied, "I suppose doomBringer is a hero, all right. His actions have also proven to those who looked down on hackers. Many hackers idolize him, and the hackers' reputation has also improved a lot since then."
"Do you think a hero is actually a hero in real life? Or is it just an act?"
Mia found Sage's remarks to be quite odd. "It's hard to say. But I suppose he isn't a bad guy after gathering so many people to accomplish a huge task."
Noting his thoughtful expression, she continued immediately, "In fact, there's another secret regarding this incident. Do you want to hear it?"
Sage glanced up at her. "Sure." Was she also aware that doomBringer was actually his scumbag father?
Mia chuckled, "Your Uncle Nathan also joined this organization back then, crushing the terrorists alongside doomBringer. But Nathan never mentioned this in public because he was worried that he might be targeted. Only we know about it. After all, this incident had such a great impact and those terrorists were very formidable."
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Nodding his head, Sage remarked, "Uncle Nathan is remarkable."
"Of course But Sage, why are you suddenly interested in doomBringer? You're even asking whether he's a good person in real life. Do you actually know who he is?" S
Sage turned away. "I have no idea. I'm just asking."
Sensing his peculiar demeanor, Mia wondered whether Timothy had told him something.
She grabbed the headset and turned on the mic again. "Timothy, what did you tell Sage? Spill it!"
"I just told him a story. Nothing else."
"Then stay away from my son in the future."
Mia shut down the computer promptly. Gazing at Sage, she cooed, "Don't worry. You'll be discharged in a few days and you can live with us by then."
A faint smile spread across Sage's face. He suddenly remembered something and said, "Mommy, does he already know who I am?"
Sage thought he had hidden it well. But now that he thought of it, it really did seem strange.
It turned out that Timothy had been trying to approach him all this while, yet he still believed his attempt to conceal his identity had been successful.
How infuriating!
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1054-Luna had only herself to blame for her own misdeeds.
Jasmine, however, would vow to protect everything Alison had established. She absolutely wouldn't let her scumbag father surrender it all to a bastard born out of wedlock.
The surgery ended swiftly, and Alison was wheeled out. She was still unconscious with an oxygen mask on.
Staring at Alison's frail frame, Mia lamented over her fate. Her family's conundrum had yet to end, and both Jasmine and her would be in deep waters if Luna defeated Jasmine.
Jasmine wiped her tears away. "Rest assured, Mom. I won't let Luna's little bastard return to the Shelbert family and take everything from us."
Mia thought about Jasmine's predicament after she left the hospital. She wondered if Jasmine could truly pull herself together.
Just then, Peyton turned toward her and said, "Ms. Lane, the CEO of Barrett Group is inviting us to collaborate on the hotel project again. The terms offered in their proposal actually seem quite appealing. This market has yet to develop in Bern City, so we'll definitely reel in significant revenue if we work with Barrett Group."
"I guess that's a yes, then. But we can't just accept their proposal right away-that'll put us at a disadvantage. They have Bern City wrapped around their finger, after all. Why don't we organize an investment banquet and let them know that we're looking for a partner to work on the hotel project? Those who are interested in the collaboration will be invited."
"Ms. Lane, won't your identity as the hotel owner be revealed if you show up at the banquet? Didn't you mention that you want to keep it a secret?"
"Yes, but times have changed. Keeping my identity a secret doesn't matter anymore. But still, I won't reveal my identity before finalizing the deal. Showing up at the banquet doesn't mean I'm the owner, right?" "You're right, Ms. Lane. I'll get to work now. Our hotel has been thriving in Nord City, and many people have been eager to work with us. Their efforts were to no avail, though. I'm sure a lot of them will scramble for invitations to our banquet once the collaboration news gets out."
Mia nodded. Suddenly reminded of Luna's tattooed ankle, she frowned and said, "Look into what happened to Luna's tattoo on her ankle. Was it really removed due to a burn?"
"Got it. Where to next, Ms. Lane? Back home or somewhere else?"
"Take me to the research institute."
Mia figured that she would definitely be greeted with Dominic's lecture if she returned to the Lane residence. In that case, she'd rather accompany Sage at the research institute. It was merely a few days until his discharge from the institute.
On her way to the research institute, she texted Eva to inform her that she was going to keep Sage company that night. She didn't want her family to worry.
Sneaking into the research institute with a gift, Mia planned to surprise Sage.
Sage was currently planted in front of his computer, engaging in a fierce face-off with Timothy on the other end. His attempt to hack the scumbag's computer with his friends last time failed miserably, and he was determined to settle the score now.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1060-Ruffling Sage's hair, Mia said, "It's a piece of cake for him to investigate your identity. But it doesn't matter. Even if he knows who you are, he will still try to coax you." Sage scoffed, "I'm not as easily fooled as Ginger."
His expression grew stoic. He wouldn't be swayed by Timothy's measly gestures.
Mia pulled him into her arms and patted his cheeks. "Alright, I know you have adequate self-control. Let's not talk about him anymore. Check out the snacks I've brought you." Noting the resemblance of Sage's features to Timothy's, she sighed. His personality was very similar to Timothy's, and she had no idea who would win if both of them got into a fight. Meanwhile, Timothy finally removed his headset after staring at the computer for quite some time.
Caleb turned toward him. "It's over?"
"Yeah. She must've logged off."
Misled by Caleb, Timothy had always thought his other child was a girl. He hadn't expected it to be a boy instead.
Caleb raised his brows. "I was wondering why the other child was so ill-tempered when Ginger was so easygoing and well-behaved. So this is the truth."
"He's been stuck in the research center ever since he was young. He isn't quite the extrovert."
"No, that's not what I meant. I think the kid's personality is identical to someone I know."
Sensing Timothy's glare, Caleb asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't say anything wrong. Tim, it's like how they always say, what goes around comes around." "Shut up if you can't speak properly," Timothy gritted out.
Caleb clicked his tongue. "Already upset after a simple remark? You better figure out ways to coax your son. With that personality identical to yours, I bet he's a handful." Timothy suddenly felt like he was suffocating.
Just then, Heath approached him.
and said, "Mr. Barrett, we've received a reply from Aide Castle Hotel. They are willing to work with us, but
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they've also organized an investment banquet. Potential
partners are invited to attend."
Caleb chimed in, "The owner is quite arrogant, isn't he? He's still welcoming other investments when he's already in the middle of a discussion with you." "Are we going?" Heath asked tentatively.
Timothy narrowed his eyes. "Yes."
Mia had arrived early at Aide Castle Hotel. The investment banquet was today, after all. She had to make sure everything looked magnificent. Having taken care of the design herself, everything here was the outcome of her blood, sweat, and tears.
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Peyton sidled up to Mia, saying, "Ms. Lane, the banquet's about to begin. The guests are starting to arrive as well. Are you going to make an appearance later?" "No, let Mr. Labeouf attend on my behalf instead."
Setting aside the documents, Mia
changed into an evening gown and went downstairs to the lawn. Once she reached the lawn, she
immediately checked the venue. They had to make changes if there
were any issues.
"Mia," Jasmine greeted. She was dressed in an evening gown as well, but she seemed weary.
Mia turned to her. "How is your mother's recovery?"
"Not so well. The doctor said she's emotionally unstable, and she had a big fight with my father."
Sucking in a deep breath, Jasmine continued, "But rest assured. I've started convincing my grandparents. I definitely won't let Luna have her way."
"Great."
Mia noticed the table setting seemed off. She immediately spun toward the server and said, "The table setting doesn't seem quite right. Change it now." "Wow, giving orders right off the bat, huh? Who do you think you are, Mia?"