Ch. 481..490
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 481-Mia’s curiosity was piqued. “What exactly is this gift? Can you give me a hint?” Liam shook his head. “Disclosing it now would spoil the surprise. At the very least, before you leave Bern City, we want to bring this chapter to a perfect conclusion,” he explained.
The brothers exchanged meaningful looks.
Connor, Claude, and Jason’s eyes shimmered with mutual understanding. Dominic had already inquired about Mia’s relationship with Timothy when he arrived earlier today; it seemed certain matters could no longer be concealed.
Connor had reluctantly told Dominic about Mia’s secret marriage to Timothy for three years but had refrained from revealing her pregnancy.
After all, it was something Mia had entrusted him to keep confidential, and he felt obligated to uphold his professional ethics as a doctor.
After discussing the matter, they unanimously decided to unveil Mia’s status as the Lane family heiress at the upcoming graduation ceremony banquet.
Dominic’s tone was resolute as he declared, “That’s right, Mia. I promise to rectify all the injustices you’ve suffered over the years.” He couldn’t help but feel a surge of resentment toward Timothy.
Mia sensed that her brothers‘ attitudes were somewhat peculiar, but she couldn’t, quite pinpoint why.
As the university’s graduation ceremony banquet approached, there were discussions about distinguished guests attending as well as plans for a charity auction.
The next day, Eva took Mia shopping for clothes at the mall.
“Now that your brothers‘ businesses are thriving, don’t hesitate to purchase whatever you like,” Eva encouraged Mia as she handed her a VIP membership card.
“Here, take this. With this card, you won’t need to wait in line or make appointments when shopping at this store in the future.” Accepting the card gratefully, Mia browsed through the racks and selected a dress. “Eva, this dress would look stunning on you. Why don’t you try it on? ” she proposed.
Eva couldn’t resist Mia’s suggestion and headed to the fitting room with the dress in hand.
Meanwhile, Mia tried on her chosen dress and examined herself in the mirror. Though the dress was undeniably attractive, its snug fit accentuated her stomach a bit.
As a pregnant woman, Mia preferred clothing with a looser fit.
“Wow, Mia, is that really you? Can you even afford to shop in this store?” Shelly and Sharon entered unexpectedly, clearly surprised to see Mia there.
Sharon’s demeanor turned cold. “Mia, this isn’t a place where you belong. Just like how you’re not a suitable match for our family.
“Even if you happen to acquire things through luck, they won’t be yours forever, ” she remarked sharply.
Mia folded her arms defiantly. “Who said I can’t afford it?” Upon uttering those words, she passed the card to the store clerk, Penny Marsh, and instructed, “Please wrap it up.” Observing the card in Mia’s possession, Shelly couldn’t contain her surprise.” Isn’t that a VIP membership card, Mia? How did you manage to acquire it? Did you steal it or something?” Equally taken aback, Sharon chimed in, It must be stolen.” 11 Chapter 481 Shelly nodded in accord. “I believe so too. After all, Aunt Sharon, even you couldn’t get your hands on this card.” Sharon’s pride suffered a blow. She had once coveted the card herself, but Laura had advised against extravagance, causing Sharon to miss out on the opportunity.
However, to her surprise, Mia had managed to acquire that card!
Sharon shot Penny an indignant glare. ” She’s nothing but a pauper. How could she possibly own that card? You’d better verify her identity to avoid any complications,” she insisted.
Even Mia hadn’t realized the significance of the membership card Eva had given her.
Shelly chuckled and remarked, “Mia, do you honestly think you just stumbled upon a regular membership card?
“This card requires an annual expenditure exceeding one million 576 dollars, and it also demands celebrity authentication for approval.
“Anyone in possession of this card is far from ordinary. You may have just landed yourself in trouble!”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 482-At that moment, Chelsea Kent, the store manager, approached Shelly and Sharon. “Ms. Barrett and Mrs. Barrett, is there anything I can assist you with?” Shelly quickly chimed in, “Someone seems to have stolen a VIP membership card. Shouldn’t you verify their identity?” Taking the card, Chelsea glanced at Mia. ” May I ask if this card belongs to you?” Mia shook her head. “No, it doesn’t.” Shelly immediately chuckled, “As I said earlier, Mia must have either stolen or found this card somewhere. She doesn’t even know where it came from.” Sharon sneered, “Mia, a chicken will always remain a chicken; it can never transform into a phoenix!” “Who are you calling a chicken?” Suddenly, the fitting room door swung open, and Eva emerged.
Instantly recognizing the two women before her–one being Timothy’s mother and the other his cousin–Eva was outraged by their insults toward Mia.
While Mia’s brothers might tolerate such behavior, Eva certainly couldn’t.
Rolling up her sleeves, Eva pointed accusingly at Sharon.
“You old hag, your skin’s on the verge of sagging to the ground, yet you have the nerve to insult Mia. Given your advanced age, where have your manners disappeared to?” Throughout the years, Sharon had never experienced such a direct verbal assault. Enraged, she stuttered, “Y–you… who do you think you are? How dare you insult me like this?” “What’s wrong with insulting you? Just wait, I might even give you a beating later,” Eva defiantly replied.
After all, Eva harbored a fiery temper when it came to defending her family.
2 She had maintained a low profile in Nord City over the years, seldom venturing out in public.
Her visits to Bern City were infrequent, and she had deliberately skipped Maya’s engagement banquet last time due to her dislike for Maya. / Therefore, the Barretts didn’t recognize her at all.
However, Eva was well acquainted with them, particularly with the knowledge of Mia’s secret marriage to Timothy. Aware of the three years Mia had spent enduring injustice from the Barrett family, Eva harbored a lot of pent–up anger.
It appeared that Sharon and Shelly had unwittingly found themselves in her line of fire!
Observing Eva on the brink of losing her temper, Mia promptly intervened. “Eva, please calm down. In a civilized society, we must uphold the rule of law,” she urged.
Certainly, the individual who initiated.
iolence was ultimately the real loser.
Eva scoffed with disdain. “Who needs civility when dealing with such individuals? Do they even deserve it?” Sharon was immediately provoked, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “So Mia, she’s your sister–in–law? No surprise there, birds of a feather flock together.” Fanning the flames further, Shelly firmly instructed Penny, “Quickly verify this card. We need to let the owner know it’s been stolen and inform the cops that these two poor folks have been using it unlawfully.” Upon hearing this, Eva erupted into laughter. “Oh, come on, it’s just a card. Why are you making such a fuss? Have you been living under a rock?” Sharon snorted derisively. “What’s the matter? Are you feeling guilty?” Caught in a dilemma, Chelsea found herself torn between the affluent Sharon and the unfamiliar Eva.
Ultimately, Chelsea decided to believe Sharon’s assertions. She turned to Mia and Eva, stating, “I apologize, but I must make a phone call to reach the owner of this card.” Without hesitation, Chelsea retrieved her phone and dialed the number provided on the card. Soon enough, the phone placed on the nearby sofa began to ring loudly.
The atmosphere immediately grew tense.
Shelly exclaimed incredulously, “Is the owner of the card present in this store?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 483-Mia glanced back, her eyes filled with disbelief as she realized that the phone belonged to Eva.
So, Eva was the cardholder?
However, according to Shelly’s earlier explanation, acquiring such a card required an annual expenditure of a million dollars, along with other evidence of status, making it unlikely to be easily obtained.
Could Eva’s family be that affluent?
With a mocking expression, Shelly taunted, “Mia, did you guys steal someone else’s card in the store? Now that you’ve been caught red–handed, let’s see what excuses you come up with.” Chelsea glanced at the buzzing phone on the sofa before turning to Penny. “Is the owner of this phone in the fitting room, perhaps?” Just then, Eva walked over, reaching for the phone as she gave it a wave.
Apologies, but this is actually mine,” she remarked.
Shelly’s expression morphed into one of disbelief. “That can’t be right. Just because the owner isn’t here, do you think it’s okay to take their belongings?” Since when did Mia have such wealthy connections?
Sharon fixed Penny with a stern glare, demanding, “Speak up. Where is the owner of this phone? Bring her out! Someone is attempting to steal her VIP membership card along with her phone.” Penny, visibly nervous, stammered, Chelsea, this phone belongs to Ms. Delgado. I confirmed their details when they entered the store.” Chelsea’s expression changed abruptly as she rushed over to Eva, holding out the VIP membership card.
“I deeply apologize for the misunderstanding. It was our mistake, and we sincerely regret anyinconvenience caused. Please accept our apologies.” Mia watched in astonishment, struggling to comprehend the situation unfolding before her.
Just then, Eva extended the card back to her. “Mia, please, take it!” Observing the card in Eva’s hand, Mia hesitantly replied, “This card seems too valuable. I can’t accept it!” “It’s a gift for you. Just take it. After all, there are plenty of patronizing individuals out there,” Eva replied.
Sharon, feeling humiliated, snapped back, “Who do you think you’re insulting?
Consumed by jealousy, Shelly couldn’t resist making a snarky comment as she observed the VIP membership card in Mia’s hand. “What’s the use of taking the card? You still can’t afford anything in this store.” Eva shot back, “It’s not a problem. This card has an annual spending limit of millions of dollars. Mia can use it as she pleases.” Sharon couldn’t resist asking, “Who are you exactly? And why are you being so generous to Mia?” Shelly chimed in, fanning the flames, Yeah, Mia is just a gold–digging imposter. She used every trick in the book to marry into our family.
“And when she realized she couldn’t get her hands on any money, she immediately started talking about divorce and running into the arms of another man. Watch out, Mia might try to steal your husband.” Upon hearing these words, Mia’s expression grew uneasy. She hadn’t anticipated Shelly to openly reveal her three–year marriage with Timothy.
In response, Mia countered sharply, “If I were truly a gold digger, I would have seized control of the Barrett Group by now, and all of you would have been kicked out of the Barrett residence.” Clicking her tongue, Sharon declared, Oh, Mia, I expected this from you. That’s why I insisted on having you sign a prenuptial agreement. If you and Timothy end up divorcing, you won’t receive a cent!” Mia arched an eyebrow, her tone unwavering, “Well, it seems you’re not up to speed. Timothy actually tore up the prenuptial agreement in front of me.” “What? That’s impossible!” Sharon’s complexion paled upon hearing Mia’s revelation. The prenuptial agreement had been their only leverage, against Mia.
Undeterred, Mia continued, “And let’s not forget, before Grandma Laura’s surgery, she had Timothy sign an agreement ensuring that the child I bear will inherit the Barrett Group.” Shelly’s eyes widened in disbelief as she glanced at Mia’s belly, realizing she was pregnant.
Chapter 483 Although she was unsure why Mia had kept this information concealed, Shelly couldn’t shake the feeling that Mia had ulterior motives.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 484-Shelly held her herself back from speaking out, reluctant to reveal Mia’s pregnancy to Sharon.
If Sharon were to accept Mia due to her child, it could potentially jeopardize Shelly’s future within the Barrett family.
Sharon was furious, her body trembling with anger. “Mia, your true colors are finally showing. Let me make one thing clear. With your incompatible background, you are entirely undeserving of Tim.” “Exactly! The contrast between your worlds is undeniable!” Shelly chimed in.
Eva stood up in defense of Mia, scoffing, You don’t even own a VIP membership card, yet you dare to act like you’re wealthy? You’re just relying on sheer nerve, aren’t you? Mia couldn’t care less about your family!” Sharon responded arrogantly, “Oh, ||
please. My son happens to be the CEO of the Barrett Group!” “So what? You can’t even secure a VIP membership card! It seems you’re just recently affluent!” Eva turned to Chelsea and asked, According to the regulations, VIP members have the authority to request the removal of guests, is that correct?” Chelsea nodded in confirmation. “Yes, that’s correct.” “Very well then, please have these two disruptive women escorted out for me! I’d prefer not to have them lingering around and ruining my shopping experience.” Upon hearing this, Sharon protested loudly, “How dare you! My son has investments in this mall. Who do you think you are to evict us? In Bern City, nobody dares to treat me this way!” “Well, I’m sorry, but it appears you’ve met your match today. Without a VIP membership card, it’s time for you to leave!” Eva retorted.
Feeling overwhelmed, Chelsea addressed Sharon, “You’re familiar with our store’s policies. As a VIP member, Ms. Delgado has the right to request your departure. Please, Sharon, don’t make this situation any more difficult than it already is.” A wave of humiliation washed over Sharon as she shot a glare at Mia. “Look at you, trying to climb the social ladder by cozying up to the wealthy.” Eva intervened, interrupting Sharon’s tirade. “Are you not seeing clearly? Mia is my sister!” “How is that possible? Mia has always been an orphan. How could she suddenly have a sister?” Having known Mia’s background for years, Shelly couldn’t comprehend Eva’s statement. Wasn’t Mia just an orphan?
“Mia was indeed an orphan before. It was due to the negligence of our family’s nanny at that time that Mia was left to fend for herself for so many years.
“Consequently, she had to face disdain from certain individuals of higher social standing. It’s truly baffling where they find such audacity!” Eva slammed her VIP membership card on the table, emphasizing her point.
“Let me make this clear today. Mia is the princess of our family. If any of you dare to bully her in the future, be prepared to face the consequences!” Sharon was left utterly dumbfounded, never imagining that Mia, whom they knew as an orphan, would have such a significant background!
Chelsea eventually summoned her courage and spoke up, “Mrs. Barrett and Ms. Barrett, I must request that you leave.
11 “Who cares about your store? My son practically owns this entire mall,” Sharon snapped back indignantly as she stormed off, her pride deeply wounded.
Shelly trailed behind, her mind reeling with disbelief. “Could Mia’s biological parents truly be that affluent? I haven’t heard a single word about them stepping forward.” Feeling embarrassed, Sharon vented her frustration, “Even if they have wealth, they’re still just upstarts. I’ve heard rumors that some coal tycoon families managed to obtain these cards. Perhaps that’s where they got it from.
“But no matter how much money they have, can they truly rival the wealth of the Lane family in Nord City?” Indeed, the Barrett family in Bern City and the Lane family in Nord City were among the most prominent families.
Shelly concurred, “Absolutely. If Maya were to marry Timothy, our family would become unstoppable.” “No, I need to call Tim right away and have those two women thrown out,” Sharon declared firmly.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 485-The more Sharon dwelled on the situation, the angrier she became. As the respected matriarch of the Barrett family, she expected nothing less than utmost respect and deference in Bern City.
Never before had she endured such humiliation!
If Laura hadn’t considered the VIP membership card too extravagant and wasteful, Sharon would undoubtedly have had one herself.
Then, she wouldn’t have had to endure this humiliation at the hands of Mia today!
Shelly nodded eagerly and exclaimed, ” Aunt Sharon, you need to make this clear to Timothy this mall is owned by our family. It’s utterly outrageous that a modest store would dare to kick you out.
“They clearly don’t know their place. Timothy should promptly shut down this 175 +15 BONUS Chapter 485 store and expel them along with Mia!” Shelly was furious, finding Mia’s arrogant demeanor intolerable.
Sharon shared the sentiment; how dare Mia, a humble servant who was once cast out by their family, behave so boldly toward her! She immediately dialed Timothy’s number.
Meanwhile, Timothy had just concluded a meeting and had some spare time, so he answered, “Hello, Mom.” “Tim, I need to vent my frustrations to you!” Sharon’s voice trembled and she sobbed, conveying a feeling of being mistreated.
Timothy responded indifferently, “Who would even dare to confront you in Bern City?” Undoubtedly, in Bern City, Sharon’s reputation preceded her wherever she went, always surrounded by people eager to support and flatter her.
“Besides Mia, who else could have such +15 BONUS Chapter 485 audacity?” The mention of Mia immediately piqued Timothy’s interest. “Where did you run into Mia?” “At Centura Mall. Tim, you know you’re a major shareholder of that mall. You need to call the mall manager and have that store shut down immediately. They shouldn’t be allowed to operate there.” Timothy raised an eyebrow. “Why?” “It’s all because of Mia. She had the audacity to have the store staff kick Shelly and I out just because she’s some sort of VIP member.
“As the mother of the CEO of the Barrett Group, I’ve never experienced such humiliation before. Tim, Mia’s arrogance knows no bounds. You must help me rectify this!” Timothy furrowed his brow. “Are you saying she holds a VIP membership at that store? That’s not easy to obtain.” Considering Mia’s current status and position, it was unlikely she could acquire a VIP membership.
Could it be from Connor?
Sharon exclaimed indignantly, “Exactly!
But Mia has a woman by her side claiming to be her sister, and it’s that woman who provided Mia with the membership card.
“But Mia is supposed to be an orphan, correct? How did such a wealthy and influential relative suddenly emerge?” “Her sister?” Timothy’s mind was immediately filled with doubts. Had Mia truly discovered her family?
But why hadn’t he been informed?
Mia hadn’t uttered a single word about it!
After a brief pause, Timothy inquired, ” Mom, is there anything else you know?” “I… I only have this information. I have a feeling Mia’s sister might be involved in some shady dealings.
“She doesn’t seem like someone who could legitimately possess this card. Perhaps she obtained it through illicit means or is a servant in a wealthy household who took it secretly!” Shelly interjected gently, “But the name and phone number on the membership card was hers, it was accurate.” After all, it was always linked to the rightful owner.
If it was stolen or found, the details wouldn’t match the person’s identity.
Sharon shot Shelly a disapproving look before expressing her frustration, “Tim, I’ve explained everything. Please, call the mall manager immediately and have Mia removed! I can’t endure this embarrassment any longer.” Timothy was genuinely taken aback by the revelation of Mia finding her family.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 486-To Timothy’s surprise, Mia’s family was the rightful owner of the VIP membership card.
According to Shelly, Mia’s sister possessed the card, eliminating any possibility of it being lost or stolen.
Indeed, it seemed that Mia’s family was quite wealthy!
No wonder Mia’s confidence had skyrocketed. Discovering her family was undoubtedly a joyous occasion. But why would she choose to keep it a secret? If Laura knew, she’d be thrilled too.
“Tim, are you paying attention? I’m instructing you to remove Mia from the mall!” Timothy couldn’t help but feel excluded, realizing that he had been kept in the dark about Mia’s family.
Rubbing his temples, he replied, “Mom, everyone is familiar with the rules regarding the brand’s membership cards.
“When you were clearing out the mall previously, did you ever take into account the lower–tier members?” Sharon was momentarily taken aback. “Tim, that isn’t a fair comparison.” “Why should it be any different? The mall, invested in by the Barrett Group, has its own set of rules. If we start disregarding these rules, who will want to visit and shop here in the future?
“If news of today’s incident spreads, it could significantly jeopardize the mall. Do you understand the implications?” Timothy explained.
“But we’re talking about Mia here. How can we treat her as if she were just any other customer?” Sharon shot back.
Timothy’s tone grew serious. “She owns a VIP membership card, and as a VIP guest, she is entitled to its privileges!” Sharon’s anger flared up instantly as she exclaimed, “Tim! Mia, this bitch, had the audacity to bully us, and yet you still treat her like a VIP just because of some rules!” “Mom, it seems like you’re seeking retaliation because you were kicked out for not being a VIP member, and now you want me to help you get even.
“However, as the CEO of the Barrett Group, I am not authorized to engage in such actions. If I were to compromise our principles first, who would want to associate with the Barrett Group in the future?” “But you’re my son. Is it truly so difficult to advocate for your mother?” Timothy responded nonchalantly, “I can assist you in handling this situation, but you’ll need to explain the repercussions to the board yourself.” Upon hearing this, Sharon angrily slammed the phone down.
Shelly asked cautiously, “What happened? Did Timothy agree?” “Agree my ass! I think he’s completely under Mia’s spell!” Sharon was furious, yet she hesitated to let Timothy act on her behalf. She dreaded facing the board of directors; their inevitable criticism would surely damage her reputation!
Stomping her foot in frustration, Sharon declared, “Let’s go.” Shelly had no choice but to comply, secretly longing for a VIP membership card herself. Imagine the luxury of selecting from the newest and most exclusive items!
Meanwhile, Timothy stared blankly at his phone.
Recalling Sharon’s remarks, Timothy couldn’t resist checking Mia’s Instagram. There, he stumbled upon.
her recent post. She wrote: “Graduation season calls for fresh wardrobe additions!” She shared a selfie showcasing her new attire, her round face appearing charming under the soft lighting, accentuating the delicate hairs framing her cheek.
Timothy gazed at the photo briefly before proceeding to open his direct messages to compose a message.
Meanwhile, at the mall, Mia lounged on the sofa, clutching the VIP membership card. Eva, what’s so special about this membership card?” Initially, she had regarded it as just another membership card. However, after Shelly’s revelation, she realized its significance.
Apparently, it had the authority to evict guests, with even Sharon being promptly escorted out of the store!
Eva hesitated, uncertain of what to do next. Should she inform Mia beforehand?
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 487-Mia looked at Eva. Everything felt surreal to her, especially when Eva gave the other party a reality check by flashing her VIP membership card.
Eva was so cool.
Eva let out a wry cough. “Your brothers‘ businesses are on the roll lately. The companies that are supposed to be listed are listed. I previously invested my wedding gift in their startups and I now should receive my returns, shouldn’t I?” “Is this how successful their businesses are?” Something felt off to Mia, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
Eva went silent for a moment. When she was going to say something, Mia’s phone rang.
Mia checked her phone and realized that it was a message from Timothy. ‘Done shopping?” She had a guess–Sharon might’ve snitched to that bastard.
“Mia, who’s texting you?” asked Eva.
“A friend.” Hurriedly, Mia kept her phone.
The store manager approached her with a warm smile. “This is a bag from our latest collection. It complements the dress really well. Do you like it?” Eva’s eyes casually observed the bag. “Oh, it’s rare to come across this kind of leather. Why didn’t you bring it out earlier? Were you afraid that I couldn’t afford it?” The manager said apologetically, “No. We have a rule for selling this bag. We have to wait three days before we can sell it.” That strange rule piqued Mia’s interest. “If so, why are you bringing it out right now?” “We’d like to make up for the misunderstanding that occurred, Mrs. Barrett.” “Mrs. Barrett?” Her expression shifted. “Did Timothy tell you to do this?” Realizing that she had made a slip of the tongue, the manager covered her mouth out of fear.
Eva pulled Mia’s hand. “We don’t need this bag, Mia. Tell Timothy Barrett that we can afford these bags. We don’t need the Barretts!” Eva didn’t seem to be surprised at all. Besides, she didn’t question anything about Timothy when Shelly misspoke a while ago.
Baffled, Mia asked, “Eva, have you long known what happened between Timothy and I?” “Seems like I can’t keep it a secret anymore.” Eva motioned for the store manager to leave before sighing. “Silly girl. Why didn’t you tell us sooner? About you and the Barretts? Are you afraid of causing us trouble?” Mia gave a nod. “Yeah, we’re in Bern City. Plus, there’s nothing between us anymore, so I figured there’s no need to tell you guys about it.” “That’s your one–sided thought, Mia. I don’t think Timothy feels the same way. He even gifted you such an expensive bag!” There was an unnatural shift to Mia’s expression as she lowered her voice. “He’s worried that his grandmother might find out about our divorce. It’ll take a toll on her health.” Eva scoffed, “That’s why Timothy, that jerk, doesn’t want to divorce?” “Yeah,” answered Mia, Eva slammed the couch in a fit of fury. “Don’t be afraid, Mia. Leave the divorce to Jason. We’ll make sure to empty his bank accounts!” “I know how to deal with this, Eva.” “Mia, oh, Mia, You’ve suffered a lot because of the Barretts during those three years, haven’t you? I can tell from how haughty your mother–in–law is. But things are different now. You have us, your family. We’ve got your back. There’s nothing to be afraid of. Dominic and I will go to their doorstep and demand an explanation. How dare that witch bully you! She’s got a death wish!” That was the last thing Mia wanted.
She pulled Eva’s hand. “Eva, I just want to leave in peace. I don’t want to have anything to do with them anymore.”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 488-“You’re being too understanding, Mia. It pains me to see you like this. Don’t worry. At the upcoming party this weekend, every one of us is there for you.” Eva gritted her teeth, recalling that a charity auction would be held during the party.
Considering that the Barretts were the host, Eva was resolute to teach them a lesson that night.
How could she simply turn a blind eye to Mia’s suffering when Dominic couldn’t either?
Meanwhile, Mia simply assumed that Eva had given up on a retaliation, hence the sigh of relief. “We’ve bought the clothes we need. Let’s go home.” “Okay. Bill, please.” Eva bought many clothes as though they were worth nothing. She seemed used to it.
That strange feeling stirred in Mia again.
Still, Eva’s spending wouldn’t cause a problem because Dominic and the others were raking in big money.
Together, they returned home with fruitful shopping. Patricia kept rambling about how wasteful they were at the sight of the pile of clothes, but that didn’t stop her from getting changed into new clothes happily.
Mia washed up and lay in bed. Her phone buzzed. A text read: “Why didn’t you take the bag? It suits your dress.” Timothy Barrett, again.
She thought of a reply to that: “Because I don’t like it.” As soon as she sent the message, Timothy called her.
Although she hesitated for a moment, she answered the call. “Hello? Anything?” “Congratulations on reuniting with your family. Grandma will be happy to hear the news” Silence dawned on her for a second. “I’ll tell her about it soon.‘ “I heard your family is quite rich. Who are they?” “They’re from Nord City. They’re not that rich, but they doted on me. They’re generous with money whenever it comes to me.” “No wonder you didn’t care about money when we divorced.” Sharon’s distorted expression conjured in her head, lifting her spirits. “Yes, because I don’t lack money.” Timothy’s chest tightened when he heard that. Often, he had the feeling that Mia was getting farther and farther away from his reach.
She smiled. “Oh, Mrs. Barrett snitched on me, didn’t she?” “Yup, she asked me to drive you guys out of the mall.” “Why didn’t you do as she said?” “I’m a businessman. This is the rule of thumb in the business world. You guys own a VIP membership card, so you have the right to have the whole place to yourselves.” Mia didn’t know how to respond to that. “You are a qualified businessman, Timothy Barrett.” Then, she hung up the call.
He glanced at his phone. An unexplainable weight stifled his chest.
His eyes shifted to the building outside.
In the past, he’d returned home after work every day; but now, he didn’t know how long it had been since he last returned to his marital home on time.
The place felt so empty after Mia’s departure. Something was missing.
Frustrated, Timothy reached out to Caleb. “Found out who Mia’s family is already?” “No clue for now. There’s no change to her family background, so I can’t find anything.” Timothy massaged his temples. Connor somehow crossed his mind when he thought about Mia becoming a resident of Nord City.
Connor came from the same city too!
Coldness seeped into Timothy’s tone. “No wonder the Lanes, especially Connor, are close to her. It has something to do with her family.” “Doesn’t that make them a perfect match?” Caleb blurted.
Dark clouds shrouded Timothy almost instantly. “Shut up.” “Tim, if you genuinely want her back, make her fall for you again before the divorce happens. If you fail, just don’t sign the divorce papers! You’ll lose your wife unless you become shameless.” Timothy paused momentarily.
That idea sounded feasible.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 489-The next morning, Mia kept having a bad feeling about the day.
Her hunch was telling her that something bad was going to happen.
She took a cab to college. Riley spoke to her. “Mia, could you contact Dana?” “Dana? We hadn’t contacted each other since the day I found out she was the one who reported me anonymously. What happened to her?” “The management is investigating her and found that she had violated the rules before. In addition to the terrible effect caused by her anonymous report, we decided to expel her. We need her to come to sign the papers, but we can’t reach her.” Expel Dana?
Mia didn’t expect the punishment to be this severe. She initially thought that it would end with a warning and a merit deduction.
Noticing her hesitation, Riley continued, “Dana had previously violated the rules. She took and shared pictures of her roommate online. We’ve found irrefutable evidence before coming to this decision.” Only then Mia realized that she had never known Dana’s character that well, which explained why she was betrayed by Dana.
Mia nodded. “But I don’t have any news about her for now. I bet she doesn’t dare to come to me either.” “Okay. We’ve reported it to the cops. If you catch wind of her, please inform me about it.” Mia watched Riley leave. Then, she turned around and headed to the Music School. She entered the empty classroom.
The piano reminded her of when she and Dana played the piano together. It felt like a dream.
Someone scoffed. “What’s the matter? Still daydreaming of becoming a pianist? Want to join the musicians that came performing that day? Someone of your level can never be one of them.” Hearing that, Mia turned to find Maya standing by the door.
Mia responded indiffirectly, “You’re speaking as though you could be one of them.” “That’s because I don’t want to. Do you think I, Maya Lane, can’t?” Maya stared at Mia, trying to find a shadow of that little girl.
However, Mia had changed a lot compared to her younger days. Only her eyes resembled a little to that of the little girl.
Lucky for Maya, she managed to dig up information from Dana. Due to illness, Mia had forgotten her childhood in the orphanage.
The only thing she remembered was the children’s song taught by the orphanage director.
However, Maya was the only person who knew the meaning behind that song and she would never give Mia a hint. Let alone tell the Lanes about it.
That way. Mia would never be able to return to the Lanes.
Mia mocked, “But if my memories serve me right, someone was rejected by the musicians, though. Does she think that others don’t know about it?” That day. Claude told Mia about how Maya wished to join the musicians but was rejected.
Maya’s ego was bruised. She actually intended to buff herself up with empty talks, not expecting Mia to actually know the truth.
Quickly, Maya veered the topic. “Even if I was rejected, there’s no way you’ll get in. I have been learning piano since I was young. My family hired the best pianists to be my teachers. As someone who has just started learning piano, you should wake up. You don’t have the talent for it.” Mia chuckled. “Right, I have just started learning piano, so what are you so afraid of?” That familiar smile conjured a childhood nightmare in Maya.
At that time, the orphanage director favored Mia the most and kept praising her for her talent, believing that she would hit it big in the future.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 490-Jealousy had taken root in Maya since then. She kept honing her piano skills just to make up for her childhood regret.
Now that Mia was right before her eyes again, she couldn’t help the jealousy at all.
“What are you doing here? Where’s Dana?” Maya switched topics.
“That should be my line.” Mia let out a meaningful smile. “You told her to approach and report me anonymously, didn’t you?” An eerie shift shadowed Maya’s features. “What are you talking about? I don’t get it. Dana’s your friend. If she reported you, you should repent.” Right then, Mia reached out for Maya’s hair, yanking her out of the classroom.
Maya yelped. “Mia Bowen, let go of me! You’re crazy!” Grabbing Maya’s hair, Mia looked her nose down at her. “Look. If a stranger like me suddenly becomes physical with you, shouldn’t you realize how annoying you are and go repent yourself?” The tearing of the scalps hurt so much, but Maya couldn’t fight back. She barked with gritted teeth,” You’re dead meat, Mia Bowen!” “Oh really? Death is nothing to be afraid of. People die anyway.” “My brothers have come to Bern City, Mia Bowen. If they find out that you’re bullying me, they’ll never let you off the hook that easily!” Mia clicked her tongue. “Too bad there’s no surveillance camera over here. No one can prove that I’m the one who yanked your hair.” Fear didn’t strike Mia as she had learned some legal knowledge from Jason. He was worried that she would be picked on, so he taught her a lot of dirty tricks.
Take the present situation as an example–Mia was aware that the area was free from surveillance cameras.
Furious, Maya screamed, “I will never let you get away with this! I will hire the best lawyer to send you to prison!” “Okay, I’ll be waiting.” Mia shoved Maya away before wiping her hands with a tissue. “If you don’t watch your language next time, believe it or not, I’ll tear your hair off.” Maya was so enraged that her expression was contorted. She pointed a finger at Mia. “Hold it right there!” Ignoring Maya, Mia spun and left.
Maya wanted to chase after Mia, but she realized that her hair was a mess. Her scalp hurts just from a light touch In the end, she stopped in her tracks and called Blake. “Bring me a hat. Hurry.” Angered by her defeat, Maya kicked the piano. Actually, she came over to look for Dana because she hoped that Dana could pretend to be the girl from the orphanage.
However, to her dismay, Dana went missing in action.
The most infuriating part of all was that Mia grabbed her hair.
When Mia reunited with the Lanes, would Maya be able to survive the repercussions?
Maya couldn’t let that happen.
Soon, Blake came with a hat. “Ms. Lane, Mr. Shaw claims that Dana has to be expelled.” “Does he no longer pay my family respect? Did you tell him that we will make donations?” “Yes, but he’s firm with his decision.” She felt her blood pressure rising. If Dana was to be expelled, she wouldn’t cooperate with Maya.
Blake added, “But I learned something new from him. There’s a graduation evening party happening on the weekend. The Lane family will attend. I heard that they will build an exhibition hall for the Design School.” “Why didn’t I know about that?” Maya was bewildered.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 491-Trepidation trapped Maya as soon as she heard the news. Something was going on without her knowledge.
She glanced at Blake. “Why did Dominic and the others suddenly want to build an exhibition hall for the Design School? It’ll cost an arm and a leg, won’t it?” “I heard that the proposed investment is one million dollars.” “One million dollars? That’s a huge sum of money!” Her fingers clutched onto the hat tightly. “Do you know the reason behind this?” “No, not for now. But I think it has something to do with the Fleur International Design Competition. Mr. Dominic’s construction company puts a lot of importance on design. They’ve just established a new subsidiary in Bern City. I bet this is a plan for a business expansion. They’re looking out for talented designers.” Maya gave it a thought. Blake’s analysis made sense.
It hadn’t been long since Dominic’s subsidiary company was established in Bern City. Besides, he had also built exhibition halls in universities back in Nord City.
Annoyed, she wore the hat only to frown because of the stinging pain from her scalp. “Damn it, Mia Bowen! I’m going to avenge myself tenfold! Find Dana at all costs!” If she managed to find Dana, she’d be able to trick Dominic and the others to buy herself some time.
“Don’t worry, Ms. Lane. I’ve asked a staff member from the luxury store to message her that she won a prize. A materialistic person like her won’t be able to turn down the offer. Once she shows herself in the mall, we’ll be able to catch her.” Maya smiled. “Not bad. Dana will definitely show up. Help me contact that store manager. I want that dress from the latest collection and that bag made of rare leather. When can they be delivered? I want to wear them to the graduation party.” He paused momentarily. “Someone bought the dress yesterday, but the bag is still there.” “Who bought it?” “A VIP, I heard.” What a pity.
Maya thought that it would’ve been great if she was a VIP member. She heard that Eva owned a VIP membership card, but forgot to borrow the card from her. Well, Eva never liked her anyway.
A dark glint clouded Maya’s eyes as she thought, “I’m the daughter of the Lane family. As a mere outsider, how dare Eva not pay me the respect I deserve! Just what is she feeling superior about?” At the end of the day, an upset Maya ordered, “Buy the bag then.” “Ms. Lane, your credit limit is reduced to ten thousand dollars after you fought with Mr. Dominic on the day you returned to the country. That bag costs 60 thousand dollars.” “I have cash.” “The cash you have is spent on Ms. Barrett’s credit card. For your information, she uses it lavishly.” Maya frowned. She didn’t expect herself to lack money.
Blake suggested, “How about signing the agreement offered by Mr. Dominic? It offers many properties, shares, and cash.” “If I sign it, I’ll have nothing to do with the Lanes anymore. Only a fool would sign that agreement.” No matter how angry she was, she knew how reality was. “Freeze Shelly’s credit card. That useless trash isn’t helping. She doesn’t deserve to spend my money.” “Alright.” “And find out who bought that dress. Look for an imitation of that bag. Pick something that appears authentic. No one at the graduation evening party can afford to buy branded limited editions. Even if the bag is fake, no one will notice.” He went along with it. “You’re right. You’re Ms. Lane. No one will suspect that you use dupes.” She snorted. “Mia should be attending that party. It’s time I pick on her shortcomings. Since Dominic and the others will be there as well, I’ll have him teach her a lesson!” The sheer imagination of the scene gave her an adrenaline rush. (2)
She couldn’t wait for the weekend to come.