Ch. 351..360

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 351-The time for Mia to go to the courthouse would crash with her piano shopping with Claude. She was stuck in a dilemma, what was she going to do?

She said hesitantly. “If it’s tomorrow “Oh, silly me. You have school tomorrow, don’t you? I’ll drop you at your college tomorrow.” Claude wished that he could drop her at school.

After all, it fitted the good brother image he had been dreaming of since a long time ago.

That caught her off guard. “No need for the trouble, Claude.” “What do you mean trouble? It’s my off day tomorrow. What’s wrong with dropping you off at college? Rest up, Mia. I’ll come on time to pick you up tomorrow.” “Claude!” Before she could say anything, he had left.

Things were getting out of hand. She had an appointment with Timothy tomorrow morning and she had classes in the afternoon.

Judging from the way Claude acted, he didn’t seem like he would accept a refusal.

What should she do to resolve the problem?

It was the very day Mia would divorce Timothy and cut ties with him. At the same time, she didn’t want Claude to find out about her relationship with Timothy lest he found fault with Timothy.

If Claude got on Timothy’s bad books, there was no way Claude could run his music academy in Bern City!

Things were going to end between Mia and Timothy, so she didn’t want to cause another trouble.

Returning to her bedroom, she racked her brain for a solution. What excuse could she make so that Claude wouldn’t drop her off at college?

If she turned down his offer, would it upset him? He seemed so excited a while ago. Still, she didn’t wish for him to know her relationship with Timothy.

At that moment, her phone rang. It was Felix calling.

Mia cast a glance at it, not answering the phone. She had a vague guess on what he intended to say. But she had nothing else to say to him. She had said everything she should.

Besides, her hunch was telling her that he didn’t like her that much. A woman’s intuition was However, the incessant calls didn’t stop as if Felix wouldn’t give up until she picked up his call.

When the ringing finally stopped, he texted her, “Mia, I’m outside your place. If you don’t pick up. the call, I’m going to knock on each door until you respond.” That was it. Her patience had reached its limit.

She called him back. “Felix, I’ve cleared my feelings up with you. We’re not compatible.” “Mia, you finally answered my call! Don’t worry about what happened back on campus. I’ll make up for it with another confession.” “I don’t need that because I won’t accept your feelings,” she blurted coldly.

“Why not? Mia, if you’re beaten down by the fact that you’re a divorced woman, don’t be. Don’t let it get to you because I don’t mind it at all. The one I like is you.” Mia finally experienced first–hand how it felt like to talk past each other in a conversation.

She massaged her forehead. “But I don’t feel the same way.” “Mia, I know your mind is a mess right now. You don’t have to turn me down this quickly. I can give you time to think about it. Good night, my dear.” With that, he ended the call.

His final words played in her head again as she stared at her phone screen in disbelief. This was just annoying!

Since when was Felix this corny? Mia didn’t realize it at all! Perhaps, it was because he was not her type.

Moreover, she was a pregnant woman who was going to divorce Timothy, ready to stay low in Nord City to give birth to his child.

Never once had she thought of starting another relationship.

She even questioned herself if she had given him the wrong idea, which caused him to like her in the end.

After that disgusting conversation ended, she contacted Gina to talk about this issue.

Mia also mentioned the day she ran into Felix at that restaurant, where he was having a blind date.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 352-Gina huffed, “Mia, don’t overthink it. Felix is the problem, not you. I thought he was a nice guy, but to think that he went on a blind date while pursuing you? Damn, he’s shameless. He’s gaslighting you.” “Gigi. I rejected him when he hinted at me with the flowers. He backed off at that time. He didn’t bring it up anymore.

“His confession outside the library was completely out of my expectations. He even came to my neighborhood at night! He’s freaking me out.” “Mia, don’t let the divorce get to you. You deserve someone better. Just ignore Felix.” The conversation with Gina made Mia feel better. The call disconnected, and the thought of tomorrow morning’s appointment made her frown.

She had a plan–she would get up very early in the morning and leave the house. When Claude came to pick her up, she could say that she had already left.

This might do the trick.

The next day, by the time Mia woke up, it was a little late.

She didn’t hear the alarm.

Quickly, she got changed and left her room only to see Claude walking into the house alongside Patricia. They bought a lot of stuff.

“You’re up! Aunt Patricia and I went out for grocery shopping. We bought a lot of your favorites.” Patricia carried the groceries to the kitchen. “Wash up. It’s time to have breakfast, Mia.” Mia let out an awkward yet decent smile.

Claude came up to her and flicked her forehead. “You’re up so early today. Aunt Patricia said that you don’t have classes on Monday mornings. I was thinking of letting you sleep in before we go to the mall to buy a piano.” She coughed. “I don’t have classes in the morning, but I want to go to the study hall for revision.” “Oh, I can drop you at your college after breakfast.” A helpless smile appeared on her face. It seemed like there was no way out of this after all.

415 50000 After breakfast, she checked the time. “Claude, let’s go.” “What’s the matter? Are you in a rush?” “Kinda. Something came up.” Mia figured that she could go to college santly and then take a cab to the courthouse.

It should be fine to make Timothy wait for her a little.

The oblivious Claude didn’t suspect a thing as he drove her to college.

The situation put Mia on tenterhooks along the journey. She texted Timothy, T be a little late. Please wait for me.” As soon as the message reached him, he called.

She didn’t have the guts to answer the call at all, so she rejected it and messaged 1 can’t pick up calls at the moment.” On the other side, Timothy’s eyes narrowed at the message. “Who are you with?” She left that message on seen.

Soon, the car stopped outside the campus.

“We’re here. Bye, Claude. Be careful on your way home,” she said in one breath and scurried away.

Claude watched her back like a loving brother. He then withdrew his gaze and drove the car away.

Mia, who was hiding in a shade of darkness, made sure he left before walking out of the campus again.

She was going to hail a cab, but the peak hours rendered it difficult.

On the verge of crying, she mustered the courage to call Timothy. He picked up the call in a heartbeat.

She preempted him, “Any rooms for negotiation, Mr. Barrett?”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 353-“What is it,” prompted Timothy in a low voice from the other side of the line.

Mia let out a wry cough. “I’m still trying to hall a cab at college. I might be late for more than an hour. Could you wait for me, please?” Timothy checked his wristwatch, a smile adorned his lips. But he used an impatient voice nevertheless, “Mia Bowen, how could you be late for our appointment? Are you doing this on purpose?” “It is definitely not on purpose. Not a push–and–pull trick either. I’m serious about the divorce. I swear!” The smile on his face vanished when he heard that. She seriously knew what to say at the bad timing.

He coldly said, “You said to meet up at 9:00 am, and you want me to wait for you in the end? Do you know how busy I am every day, Mia Bowen? Do you know how much I earn per hour? Can you I pay me?” His counter caught her off guard. “How much? I can transfer you the money.” “I’m not going to wait. Be on time.” He hung up the call.

Anxious, Mia called Timothy again but he didn’t pick it up.

Left with no choice, she texted him, “I got a cab. I’m already on my way there. Just wait me for a little. I won’t take up much of your time.” Her message made his mood better.

There was no way he would wait for her.

At that moment, Heath came over with a document cautiously. “Mr. Barrett, your flight will take off in less than an hour. If we don’t leave right now, we won’t be able to arrive on time.” “Let’s go.” Timothy nodded. His steps were light and steady as she walked out of the office.

Judging from the smile on his face, he seemed to be in a good mood.

Heath had a vague guess about the situation.

Ever since Mia got out of the car yesterday. Timothy had been in a bad mood. Heath actually expected a havoc day. After all, it was the day Timothy was going to divorce with Mia.

Yet. Timothy had been burying himself in work. Who would’ve known that he wouldn’t go to the courthouse at all?

Heath overheard the phone call that Mia was going to be late.

But Timothy didn’t tell her that he himself wouldn’t go to the courthouse at all.

It was as it a wollt playing games with an innocent sheep.

On the other hand, Mia headed to the courthouse by cab. When she arrived, there was no sight of Timothy at all.

She went to the car park, but the result was the same–his car wasn’t there.

Where was he?

Mia pulled her phone out to reach out to him.

“The number you’re calling is unreachable. Please try later…” His phone was turned off.

Mia w was dumbfounded, wondering if he still remembered it was the day they would proceed with the divorce.

She had explained her stance over the phone. How could he possibly just leave?

In fact, the person who wished to get rid of her and divorce her was Timothy all along.

He already waited for three years, but he couldn’t wait for an hour. Mia couldn’t understand him at all She stayed for another half an hour outside the courthouse like a fool. She couldn’t reach him through the phone either.

Angry, she texted him, “Timothy Barrett, what’s the meaning of this? Don’t you want a divorce? Perhaps you have felt guilty recently and fallen for me? That’s why you don’t want the divorce to happen?” She bombarded him with questions. The message alone might be enough to annoy someone as prideful as him.

That way, he would explain the reason for standing her up.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 354-Just as Mia put her phone down, she suddenly received an article link from Gina.

“It Is Officiall Mia Bowen, the Famous Designer, Is Dating the Entrepeneur School Hunk.” Mia’s eyes widened at the title. What was that?

She clicked on the link. There was a picture of Felix kneeling on one knee in the field of flowers and scented candles as she hung her head low as if she were shy.

She could feel her blood pressure rise as soon as she saw that.

Most importantly, the article stretched out a story of how they had known each other since before and had shared the same feelings. And how she rejected an offer from a big company to join his studio.

It all sounded like a fairy tale.

Mia was utterly disgusted.

She called Gina right away. “Who posted this article on the campus group? It’s a bunch of nonsense! I never liked Felix! He wasn’t the reason I rejected the offer from that big company.” She did that to reject Timothy!

“Mia, I know. That’s why I sent it to you. We better resolve this issue before things get out of hand. I’ll help ask the Journalism Department who the culprit is.” “Okay. I’ll straighten things up with Felix.” She hung up the call and dialed Felix’s number.

He picked it up within seconds. “Mia, is there anything I can help you with?” “Felix, where are you now?” “At the studio.” “I’m on my way. I have something to talk to you about.” She then took a cab to the studio.

In the car, she observed how quickly the article trended. They were simply outsiders, who knew nothing, sending congratulatory messages.

Who did this? Was it Felix?

Mia opened a zip file on her phone, her screen filled with lines of codes. She hacked into the campus website to search for the culprit’s IP address.

+15 BONOS Mobile phones weren’t as convenient as laptops. It took her more time than usual.

Once she arrived at Oak Streets, the analysis was complete. The IP address was Oak Streets!

Her eyes turned icy. It was indeed Felix’s doing!

He was such a hard nut to crack. Did she not explain herself well? Or was it because he had hearing problems that he couldn’t hear her clearly?

As she entered the studio, confetti exploded from both sides, surprising her.

Her head snapped upward at the confetti flying in the air. Felix was standing at the end of the line, hugging a huge bouquet of red roses.

At that moment, Mia figured that red roses could forever be on her hate list.

Her colleagues began squealing.

Felix approached her with a smile. “Someone interrupted my confession yesterday, but I’m sure everything’s going to go smoothly today.

“Mia, I genuinely like you. I hesitated a lot, but I finally realized my feelings in the end. I don’t want to hide my feelings anymore.” As red roses filled her vision, she took a deep breath. “Felix, I’ve said it clearly yesterday. I don’t like you.” “Stop denying it, Mia. You’re a divorced woman, but it doesn’t bother me at all. You don’t have to be beaten up by it. After all, it’s not like I care!” Mia almost lost it and burst into strings of vulgar words.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 355-Having lived for so many years, Mia never knew a person could be this narcissistic!

She inhaled a deep breath and gave Felix a serious look. “I’m never bothered by the fact that I’m a divorced woman. You’re overthinking, Felix.” Why didn’t she realize he was a character of extreme self–love?

“Great! I’m happy that you think it that way. Take this. I bought them for you.” He shoved the bouquet at her, confident that she would accept it.

Mia stared at the flowers, not sure if she should curse at him right now.

At the moment, the colleagues were at it again. “Say ‘yes‘! Say ‘yes‘!” With everything bottled up inside her, her patience had reached its limit. Although it might offend him, she might as well be straightforward about it.

Mia accepted the flowers, causing a commotion among her colleagues and earning a triumphant smile from Felix.

He knew that winning Mia’s heart was a piece of cake. After all, she was divorced before.

Next, Mia threw the flowers onto the ground. Silence filled the place.

Felix’s expression went stiff. “Mia, what’s the meaning of this?” He didn’t see that coming.

*I guess actions speak louder than words.” Her expression was devoid of emotions. “Felix, I don’t think we’re compatible and I don’t like you either. This has nothing to do with my relationship history.

“It’s simply because I don’t like you so I will never accept your feelings.” This time, she reckoned she had made herself very clear.

As the boss, Felix felt his ego took a serious hit with this happening in front of his subordinates.

Again, there was only silence.

Sensing that something was wrong, her colleagues began asking questions.

“Mia, do you really not like him at all? So many big companies reached out to you when you won first place, but you chose this little studio. Wasn’t it because of him?” “Yeah. Mia, we’ve watched how you get along with him. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. We truly wish you guys the best.” Mia calmly responded, “I chose here because Felix promised me that I didn’t have to come to the office on weekdays and that I could come on the weekends. I have school, so I can’t work full- time.” At this point, she thought that she had said enough.

Felix’s expression was cold. “Mia, come to my office.” She nodded, thinking that it was a better idea to settle the issue privately. Given his ego, he wouldn’t be able to handle the scene in front of so many people.

She figured that she should bring up the article too.

After entering the office, she spoke up. “Sorry, Felix.“.

“Don’t be. I just don’t get it. What part of me is not good enough that you don’t like me?” I grew up being i the spotlight most of the time. Not to mention that he was also a popular figure on campus. A lot of ladies had a crush on him.

He had always been careful in selecting the right woman to be his girlfriend. After all, his future wife should be a boon to his life by having a powerful family background.

He dated once throughout his college life. His ex–girlfriend was rich and pretty. Unfortunately, her family forced her to break up with him when she was going to study abroad.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 356-Felix knew that his ex’s parents frowned upon his family background. It ultimately became a sore spot for him, hence the journey of starting up a studio himself.

Once his business finally was on the roll, he thought the other party might regret their decision for underestimating his potential.

For now, Mia was the perfect candidate because of her loving brothers. Since she had divorced before, she might not be able to find a good man.

Felix was single and capable, so he was confident that she would fall for him.

Could it be that Mia was the same as his ex? That they were gold–diggers who looked down upon him?

Mia was feeling helpless and decided to blurt the truth. “Felix, you’re not the problem. Feelings can’t be forced.

*Besides, I’m actually in the process of divorcing my husband, so, to be exact, I’m still married. We’re incompatible in all ways.” If she didn’t make herself clear, Felix would definitely misunderstand again.

He didn’t see that downright rejection coming. Then, his course of thought took a different turn- was Mia rejecting his feelings because she wasn’t divorced yet?

If so, it wasn’t the time to give up!

Like a devoted man, he confessed, “Mia, I can wait. It’s alright.” There were many benefits he could gain from marrying Mia. He had everything calculated.

Thus, it didn’t matter if it would take time. He could take his chances to prove his sincerity for her in front of her brothers.

“You still don’t get what I mean, Felix. You don’t have to wait for me because I don’t like you. Which part of this sentence do you not understand?

“Besides, I saw you and Mrs. Quilter at that famous restaurant having a meal with a young lady.

You gave her the same roses. It was a blind date, wasn’t it?” She finally unmasked his true colors.

There was a shift in his expression as he didn’t expect her to run into him there.

He quickly explained, “Mia, I thought it was a dinner date with only my mother. I didn’t know she “What about this article?” She took her phone out and opened the article.

“Mia, I just found out about it a moment ago. I don’t know who shared it. If you’re bothered by it, I can explain it to them. Don’t worry. I won’t let it affect you.” Mia wasn’t going to let him have it his way. “Until when are you going to keep this show going on? You released the article, didn’t you?” Felix went slightly stiff. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, Mia. How could it be me? It has nothing to do with me.” She gestured at his computer. “According to the IP address, that article was released through. your computer. Why don’t you check out your browser history?” The revelation stunned him. He didn’t expect her to be able to find out that he was the one.

Hurriedly, he made up an explanation. “Mia, I did that because I like you so much. I simply want to prove to you that I’m serious about you and that I don’t mind that you’re divorced. But after hearing what you said, I was planning to delete it.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 357-“Then delete it, right now.” Mia’s calm and indifferent tone stupefied Felix. The immediate request caught him off guard.

Their stare–off lasted for a moment until he turned to reach for his computer to delete the article.

The article went trending on the campus website. If it was there for another few days, word about it might even get out of campus ground.

If the public learned about his scandal with Mia, it could boost his business!

Things were finally working out ever since Mia started working for him. The studio performed way better than before.

If they got married and ran the studio together, they might be able to bring the career to a pinnacle!

While those calculations went on in his head, he deleted the article.

He quickly raised his head, looking at her. “Everything’s deleted. Will this do? Look, I know I wasn’t thinking straight in this. I was wrong. Don’t be angry.” Mia refreshed the campus website page. The article was gone.

A sigh of relief escaped Mia before her eyes were on him again. “Felix, since things had gotten ugly today, I think it’s best I quit.” “Don’t, Mia! I was wrong about today. You don’t have to quit.” “I don’t want to come here anymore, Felix. Sorry.” Her stance was firm this time. It no longer felt right to work here anymore.

Her tone was calm. “I’ll forego the resignation letter since I’m not an official employee anyway. I think a word with you will do. I’ll figure things out after my graduation.

“Mia, I know that you’re angry at me. This position will be always open for you. You can come to work officially after graduation. You’re always one of us.” “We’ll see when the time comes. I should get going.” Mia didn’t want to stay for any minute longer.

Returning to her table, she packed up her stuff and assigned her orders to her colleagues.

One of them asked carefully, “Mia, are you quitting?” “Yes. That was the plan from the beginning. I didn’t quit only because I had outstanding orders. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.” She then left the studio with her stuff.

Stepping out of the studio, she felt the weight lifting off her chest.

Mia headed back to her college and went to the study hall. An annoyed Gina rushed up to her.” Felix has crossed the line! How could he spread a rumor?

Mia, you should hold him accountable for it. Don’t let him go this easily!” “If I do that, things might get big. We won’t be able to bring him down in any way. Women are always the victims when it comes to scandals.

“He’s held high in repute on campus, too. Things won’t go as we wish it to be. This is the best that can be done.” Gina stared at Mia in astonishment. “Mia, I feel like you’ve grown up a lot. Those words, I’m truly impressed.*

Mia chuckled. “Is that a compliment?” This was her second time becoming a victim of awful rumors.

At first, there was anger.

However she had talked to Jason a lot and he taught her a lot of things regarding the law, as well as the cases he encountered.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 358-Mia learned a lot from Jason.

She looked up to her brothers, and they each had their own talents.

That was why she looked into the IP address when the article about Felix broke out. She didn’t ask for help from Nathan.

Based on her legal knowledge from Jason, Mia chose to forget about this issue after the article was deleted.

Gina was still angry. “What right does he have to do that? Why must you fall for him? I didn’t know he’s such a narcissist! Anyway, something feels off. Just be careful.” “I know.” With her six brothers supporting her, nothing of this scared her.

However, there was something that Mia missed–deleting the article wouldn’t clean the traces.

Soon, the rumor reached Kennedy’s ears. The bombshell sent him shaking. “I told you guys to revoke the following investment for Felix’s studio, didn’t I?

“Add this to the list–take down promotions about him and prohibit him from entering the campus!” An insensible man would only bring the college down. Kennedy had never known Felix to be a man who would live off his spouse, let alone his bad choice.

Felix should’ve known his place better, not laying his eyes on Timothy’s wife!

Kennedy contacted Timothy right away, wanting to explain the situation. But it was Heath who picked up the call.

Still, Kennedy went on with it. “We deleted every record of that article and banned the students from talking bout it. We hope Mr. Barrett won’t be mad about it. We disapprove of Felix’s shameful deeds.” Heath acknowledged the issue and initiated an investigation. He was shocked several times at the content of the investigation..

Felix seriously didn’t know what he was getting himself into. Previously, he had confessed to Mia right in front of Timothy. Now, he spread the rumors himself!

Timothy showed up after meeting an important client. He cast Heath a glance. “What is it?” “Mr. Shaw called. It’s about Mrs. Barrett. Would you like to know?” Heath felt the need to ask for After all, Timothy actually avoided the divorce by taking upon a business trip to a neighboring city himself.

Timothy loosened his tie and walked outside while saying, “Tell me. What happened to her in college again?” “Take a look at this first.” Heath handed over the tablet.

Although the article was deleted, someone screenshotted it.

Heath could feel the temperature drop as Timothy read the content. “Did Felix manage to start up his studio with the resources from that college?” “According to the reports, yes. He enjoys the benefits.” “Talk to Mr. Shaw. You don’t need me to tell you what to do, do you?” Timothy was getting all grumpy.

Timothy was never a forgiving man.

Felix was a nobody to Timothy, but Felix kept hitting on Mia. A normal man could never put up with it.

Timothy added, “Find some men to break his legs. Warn him to stay away from my wife!”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 359-Timothy’s icy gaze pierced through Heath. Someone should teach Felix a lesson so that he wouldn’t bother Mia. Breaking his legs might be a good warning for him.

Timothy cleared his throat, his expression slightly awkward. “What about Mia?” “Mrs. Barrett? What about her are you asking about, sir?” “Is this all you know? She must’ve seen the article. Did she not take any move?” As far as Timothy could recall, Mia didn’t like Felix.

That question put Heath in a tough spot. “We’re still on a business trip, Mr. Barrett. I’m not her stalker. How would I know anything about her?” Timothy’s silence prompted him to continue. “Actually, you can ask her yourself.” Timothy sneered, “Your bonus for the month is revoked.” If he could ask her himself, he wouldn’t have asked Heath.

In the meantime, Heath was shocked by the sudden announcement. What did he do wrong that he lost his bonus?

Timothy scrolled through his phone, completely laid back. He eventually found Mia’s Twitter account and he clicked on it.

She tweeted this morning. “Someone who goes against their word? That’s the worst of all kinds.” His eyes narrowed to a slit momentarily. He had a feeling that it was about him.

When did he go against his word?

Then, he left a comment under that tweet. “Someone who doesn’t respect time? That’s the worst of all kinds.” Right after he commented on Mia’s tweet, she tweeted a photo. “The sunlight adds magic to the campus today.” Timothy relished in the picture she took. The sunset was indeed breathtaking.

On the other side, Mia noticed his comment. “Someone who doesn’t respect time? That’s the worst of all kinds.” It ticked her off so much. How dare he!

She had her reasons. Her tardiness wasn’t intentional. Besides, she had gone to the courthouse as soon as she could!

He was the one who was desperate for the divorce, so why couldn’t he wait for an hour?

Fury rushed through her veins, reaching her head. In the end, Mia contacted him to demand an explanation.

Timothy saw the dialer’s name, and a smile appeared. He could sense her boiling anger from that immediate call already.

Calmly, he picked up the cold.

Her livid voice rang in his ear. “Timothy Barrett, what is that?” “It is what it is.” His tone was calm.

“Weren’t you the one desperate for a divorce? You’ve been waiting for this day for eons! And why couldn’t you wait for an hour?” That was the part she couldn’t understand.

Timothy’s eyelids twitched at that. But his tone remained monotonous. “I could’ve waited. But could you make a flight wait? I was in a rush for a business trip. I didn’t have much time to spare.” Mia almost choked on her saliva. “You’re on a business trip? You’re not in Jeinburg?” “Yes. What else?” “When are you coming back?” He knew exactly why she asked that.

“Not sure. It depends.” He glossed it over.

Mia’s lips pursed together. “Call me when you’re back in the city. We can make another appointment to meet at the courthouse.” That put a damper on his mood more than he expected. He dropped his gaze as he hummed in response.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 360-Mia hung up the call, Inwardly Insulting Timothy again and again.

She didn’t expect Timothy to have a business trip on the same day, which served as the reason he couldn’t wait for her.

Her hand caressed her belly, feeling the slight bump that carried two small lives in it.

Laura underwent the surgery a few days ago when Shelly was testing the water, trying to figure out if Mia was pregnant.

Although Mia managed to sell that off to Shelly, who knew if Shelly would do something foolish with it? No matter what, Mia wished Shelly could wise up.

Right then, Claude texted her, “Mia, I’m here!” That message elicited a smile from her. Regardless of Shelly’s schemes, the other alternative to get out of it was Mia going to Bern City and starting life anew.

“Coming,” she replied to him.

Claude glimpsed at his phone before grinning at Connor. “Mia said she’s coming. I have never picked up my sister from school before. Say, do you think she’d like my present?” Connor’s eyes shifted to the present in the back seat, remaining silent.

He felt the urge to remind Claude that Mia was already a grown–up, not a kid.

Connor had tried to talk Claude out of it along their way there but it was all in vain. Feeling helpless, Connor got out of the car.

Out of sight, out of mind.

To his surprise, he noticed a familiar face–Felix!

Connor narrowed his eyes at the red roses in Felix’s hands. Could it be that it was for Mia?

Felix’s feelings for her were transparent to Connor as Felix kept helping Mia out.

If it hadn’t for Felix’s heroic act during Mia’s kidnap episode, Connor would’ve warned him to stay away from her.

Felix, who was pacing back and forth at the gates, sensed a piercing gaze. His head shot up only to see Connor.

Felix’s eyes lit up. If he couldn’t win Mia’s heart, wouldn’t it be the same to earn favors from her brothers?

As an afterthought, Felix approached Connor. “Hi, Mr. Lane. Are you here to pick up Mia?” Connor hummed indifferently. “What about you? Are these roses for your girlfriend?” Felix managed a bashful smile. “These are for Mia. I didn’t expect to run into her brother today. I might as well come clean with you.

“Actually, I’ve liked her for a long time. I’d like to give her the best things in the world and look.

after her forever. I hope you would wish us the best.” That made Connor uncomfortable. Everything in him was screaming to punch Felix.

Right then, Claude’s cold voice joined the conversation. “What right do you have to do that? Do you think you can look after her forever?” was A moment ago, he all excited about how to surprise Mia until he heard a man announcing his will to look after her forever.

He himself had made many empty promises, but he never walked the talk. Not even once!

Claude, the playboy, understood a man’s nature very well.

Felix saw the handsome man and quickly explained, “You must be Mia’s brother too. Nice to meet you. You don’t know me well, but I’m serious about her. I want to look after her forever.” “What do you have to do that? Do you earn over a million dollars a year?”