Ch. 591..600

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 591-Mia sensed a shift in the atmosphere and raised her head only to realize Timothy’s presence.

The smile on her face faded as she remembered the time she ran into him dining in a restaurant with a woman.

Her gaze on him didn’t last long.

The six handsome men on the couch were glaring at Timothy all at the same time.

Timothy approached Laura. “Grandma, almost all the guests are here.” “Is that so? Mia, you and your family can head outside and grab something to eat. I’ll be there in a short while.” Mia stood up and cued her brothers, “Let’s go.” The six men rose to their feet, casting an intimidating glance at Timothy.

Timothy stood there all alone, under their scrutiny and faces of judgment.

Kaleb couldn’t help but wipe the beads of sweat off his forehead. If a glare could kill someone, Timothy would’ve been dead for god–knew–how–many–times.

The Lanes obviously held a bad impression of Timothy.

The parlor soon became quiet.

Laura looked at Timothy, asking indifferently, “I’ve hosted a party for you. What are you going to do now?” He frowned. “I never expected her brothers to come along.” He thought that Mia would come alone.

Laura held a cup of tea and explained, “I told her to invite her brothers.” “Why?” “Because they’re her family. If you want to earn her forgiveness, you should deal with her family first.” 1 She put her teacup down. “But I don’t think they like you.” His lips pressed firmly. That was an unnecessary reminder.

“Say, Tim. If you really want to win her heart back, you should offer a sincere apology before pursuing her again. Once she returns to Nord City, a place so far away, I’m afraid her family will arrange blind dates for her. When that happens, you’re out of the game.” Creases formed between his brows. “That’s what I’m worried about. Her brothers might get in the way.” “That’s normal. After all, no one could ever forgive the fact that their sister suffered in a marriage for three years before consigning to divorce. You’re the one to blame for not appreciating her.” Guilt was suffocating him.

Laura returned to the topic. “Enough of this useless talk. What did you prepare for today?” “A set of jewelry. It’s her favorite brand.” “That won’t be enough. The necklace she’s wearing right now is very expensive. It completely outranks the limited edition jewelry you prepared.” Laura’s eyes darted to Kaleb. She ordered, “Kaleb, bring me the box I prepared.” Timothy’s expression shifted the moment he saw what was inside the box. “I can’t take that, Grandma.

This was your wedding gift.” “Do you think it’s a present from me to you? I’m asking you to give it to Mia. Expensive and meaningful presents are important to show our sincerity. Getting yourself a wife is expensive.” Timothy stared at the accessory. “This is different. Mia is not a materialistic woman. She won’t want it.” “It’s no wonder you’re single, Tim. Mia is Ms. Lane now. What is there that she doesn’t have? Listen to me. Take it. If you don’t want me to suffer a loss, make sure you win her back to be my granddaughter–in- law again. I won’t be losing anything once we become a family.” (5)

Finally accepting her heartfelt advice, he took the box. “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll make sure to make that happen.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 592-“I’m glad to hear that. Go ahead.” Laura wore a relieved smile at the fact that Timothy had finally wised up.

Holding the box of jewelry, he informed, “Grandma, Luna’s here.” “What for?” Her expression dulled upon hearing the information.

“She heard that you finished your surgery and wanted to see you.” “I don’t need that. I’m not dead yet.” She rose from her seat.

Her reaction was within his expectations. He walked toward Kaleb and told him, “Help me switch the jewelry. Tell Luna to not show up at the party at the moment.” Kaled took the box of jewelry. “Yes, sir.” Intending to switch the jewelry, Kaleb headed to where the presents were placed. Coincidentally, he ran into Shelly, who was leading Luna into the house.

He said, “Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett told me to inform you not to show up at the party at the moment.” A grimace distorted Luna’s lips. “Why? Is it because Mrs. Barrett Senior doesn’t want to see me?” Kaled left without offering an answer as he had done what he was told to do.

Shelly hurriedly comforted her, “Don’t take it to heart, Luna. Grandma is always like this. If she really doesn’t like you, she would have driven you out of the house.” Luna managed a smile. “I prepared a gift for her, though.” “She’ll know that. Oh, these are the accessories Timothy bought for you. Did you know about it?” The box left by Kaled appeared familiar to Shelly. Wasn’t that the latest limited edition collection from Vior?

She snitched to him on purpose and he really did purchase it!

Who else would it be for if it wasn’t Luna?

Luna’s eyes lit up as she stared at the box. She reached out to open it.

Meanwhile, Mia and her brothers made their way to the party in the yard. She headed to the food section self.

Pregnant women shouldn’t be starving, so she had to eat.

Coincidentally, Dahlia and Dixie were there as well.

It was a classic enemies‘ encounter, but a rather awkward one at that.

Dahlia and Dixie’s visage distorted into a mask of rage before they made themselves scarce in the end, fearing the thought of Mia settling the score with them.

Mia simply shrugged at the hilarious event because she didn’t intend to seek revenge anyway.

“Happy with the scene you’re causing at the party, Mia Bowen?” The perfume pervading the air gave Mia a hint of who the incoming person was.

Mia glanced over her shoulder at Shelly before making a snide remark, “Jealousy is written all over your face. But that wouldn’t give you six handsome brothers.” Shelly gritted her teeth. “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Mia Bowen. Why didn’t you purchase that limited edition jewelry?” Mia’s smile dropped a little. “Because it looked ordinary. Eva prepared me another set of jewelry. It’s more expensive and meaningful.” Shelly’s shrewd eyes caught notice of the necklace hanging around Mia’s neck.

Its opulence turned Shelly sour. “So what? Timothy gave that set of jewelry to Luna anyway. That means she’s the most important person to him, not you!“.

Mia scoffed in return. “Jerks are always better off with bitches. Whoever he gives that jewelry doesn’t bother me.” 1 She spun around and happened to see Timothy there

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 593-The moment Mia saw Timothy, she took a sip of milk calmly. To be caught red–handed speaking ill of someone didn’t prick her guilty conscience.

She inwardly sighed. “Fate can be ill–fated sometimes.” Putting down the cup, she noticed him coming up to her from the corner of her eye.

Shelly gloated as she spoke to Timothy, “Timothy, you heard that, didn’t you? I didn’t slander her.” Mia rolled her eyes and kept quiet, not intending to offer an explanation.

He stood right in front of Mia. “Actually, that set of jewelry-” “Excuse me, you’re blocking my way,” she cut him off savagely.

She didn’t give him the chance to finish as she walked away.

She wasn’t in the mood to listen to his explanations. Whoever he gave the jewelry to had nothing to do with her Timothy watched her back and frowned.

The insensible Shelly approached him. “Timothy, look how haughty she is now. She’s just jealous that you bought Vior jewelry for Luna.” His glare shot daggers at her. “Who told you that it’s for Luna?” “Is it not? Otherwise, who could it be for?” She shrunk her neck at Timothy’s furious expression.

However, Timothy was indeed treating Luna well, at least more so than Maya.

That was why Shelly jumped to the conclusion that the jewelry was for Luna.

Yet, her guess turned out to be wrong!

The agitated Timothy glared at Shelly. “Stop getting ahead of yourself again.” “So who is it for? Grandma?” “Stop asking questions you shouldn’t ask.” He didn’t want to waste his time with her at all, so he left.

Standing right there alone, she stomped her feet out of frustration.

1/2 Like any other member of the family, she didn’t have the nerve to infuriate Timothy, The question was still hanging in the air. Who was that jewelry for?

Could it be Mia?

In addition to Mia’s current social status and pregnancy, if she got married to Timothy again, would there be a place for Shelly within the family?

The sheer thought of the aftermath made her grimace.

After all, she had been looking down on Mia. Now that Shelly’s the one getting bullied. She felt as though she’d never surpass Mia, but Shelly couldn’t admit her defeat.

“Shelly, what were you guys talking about?” Luna was on the second floor the entire time because Timothy personally told Kaleb to prohibit her from showing up at the party.

She followed the orders so that Timothy wouldn’t hate her.

“Luna, Timothy said that the jewelry isn’t for you. I must’ve misunderstood something.” Luna’s jaw tightened at that. Her fingers fumbled with the necklace on her neck and her smile was a forceful one. “It’s alright. I can take it off. Did he say who it was for?” “I think Timothy was trying to explain something to Mia, so it has something to do with her, I guess,” Shelly speculated.

Luna clenched her fist. “I thought they were divorced.” “That’s why I found it strange too. But I heard the maids saying that Grandma hosted this party on purpose for Timothy and Mia. I think she’s trying to get them together again.” 珍

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 594-Luna’s gaze dropped to the ground, and her voice grew weak. “If they get together again, Mrs. Barrett Senior would be happy. It’ll be good news for your family too.” “What are you talking about, Luna? That’s not how it’ll work. If they get together again, there won’t be a place for us in the family. Mia is Ms. Lane right now. No one would dare to mess with her. Besides, she’s pregnant with Timothy’s child.” “What?” Luna’s face fell.

Shelly hushed her voice deliberately. “I’m the only person in the family that knows this. Mia’s doing a good job keeping everyone in the dark.” “There’s no reason for her to keep everyone in the dark, though.” “Previously, I thought that she would use the child to threaten him. Then, I don’t think he’s the father. Now, I don’t know whether it is his child anymore. Either way, if they get together again, I’ll be dead meat.” Luna’s eyes darted to the middle of the party venue, where the people were dressed in branded clothes and enjoying their time with a wine glass in each hand.

Admiration tinged her eyes, finally knowing how it felt to be at a party hosted for the rich.

She muttered, “Is there really no way to stop them from getting together again?” Soon, Kaleb came up to them. “Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett asked you not to show up at the party. If you disobey his rule, you’ll have to leave Barrett residence for the time being.” She gulped down the bitterness at the tip of her tongue. Nevertheless, she decided to ask, “Is Mrs. Barrett Senior free right now? I’d like to meet her.” “She’s preparing to show up at the party. She’s not free at the moment.” Left with no choice, Luna looked at Shelly. “Enjoy the party. You can tell me stories later.” “O–Okay.” Shelly was flabbergasted.

Once Luna entered the house, Shelly questioned Kaleb, “What’s going on between Luna and Timothy? Why does she want to meet Grandma? I don’t remember her having anything to do with us, though.” “I don’t know either,” he answered politely.

415 BONUS She gave up trying to pry for information and strode toward the center point of the party.

Not only must she stop Mia from standing out at the party, but she also had to leave a pleasant impression on the Lane brothers.

On the other hand, Luna returned to the waiting room on the second floor. It wasn’t where the Barretts stayed. It was merely a waiting room for the guests.

At that moment, a maid entered and spoke ominously. “Would you like revenge against Mia?” Luna looked back, alarmed. “Who are you?” The woman lifted her head, revealing her cold expression. “The name’s Dana McQueen.” Back at the party, Mia suddenly felt cold and sneezed.

Connor quickly came over. “What’s wrong? Feeling cold?” “Nothing. It’s not that cold outside.” She brushed her arms, wondering why she suddenly sneezed.

Perhaps her body was still getting used to the wind.

“You mustn’t catch a cold now.” He draped his coat over her shoulders out of concern. “Tell me if you feel unwell.” She nodded obediently before raising her head just in time to see Laura show up. Laura’s appearance drew all the attention.

Timothy stood next to her, handsome and tall. Standing there alone was enough to attract attention from others.

Mia couldn’t deny the fact that the bastard indeed looked dashing.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 595-Mia heard a lady squealing next to her. “Oh my god, Mom! He’s hot!” “He is. You were reluctant to come when I asked you to, though. You must surely regret not dolling up, don’t you?” “I’ll do that now.” Nancy whipped a tiny mirror out of her bag and applied some lipstick on her lips.

Liam snorted. “Do you really think he’s hot?” Nancy and Bethany were taken aback. They spun around, wondering who had the gall to speak about Timothy like that. It was then they realized six attractive men were standing before them. Stunned, Bethany chanced a glance at Nancy and remained silent.

An excited squeak escaped Nancy’s lips. “A–Are you Linden Lane?” “Yeah, I am.” “Oh my god!! I can’t believe my eyes–my favorite celebrity is standing right before me! Mom, can you pinch me so I know this isn’t a dream? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Slightly frustrated, Bethany chided, “Nancy, stop it. Weren’t you praising Mr. Barrett for his looks earlier?” “But Linden is on another level!” Nancy squealed. Staring at him with starstruck eyes, she asked, “Mr. Lane, can I take a photo with you?” “Sure, but later.” “Alright!” Exhilarated, Nancy took her phone out to spill the news to her friend. She still couldn’t digest the fact that she met her favorite actor at today’s banquet!

Bethany sighed. She intended to make Nancy show up at the banquet to get her connected with Timothy, since he was now divorced. Who knew they might have hit it off?

Everything seemed painfully familiar to Mia. Back when she was still married to Timothy, socialites would taunt her during banquets, saying that Timothy was too good for her. Not like she was bothered about it now.

Glancing around at the guests, Laura said, “I had a close call to death because of my sickness. Thus, I organized this banquet to celebrate that I still have more years to live on, and secondly, to express my gratitude for the person who +15 BONUS ensured my successful surgery. She’s kind and earnest, though she might have more bad days than good ones in our family, she was still forgiving enough to persuade her family to perform surgery on me.” Mia’s eyes turned red. As Laura spoke, she sauntered toward her and held her hand. “Mia used to be the lady of the Barrett family. Now that she has become the daughter of the Lane family in Nord City, I’m sincerely happy for her. She’ll always remain as one of our most important guests. Thus, I hope everyone will take care of her for the sake of our family.” 11 A round of applause erupted among the crowd. Someone couldn’t help but jeer, Mrs. Barrett Senior, since you’re so fond of her, why don’t you make her remarry?

“Yeah, isn’t that a pleasure for both families? They both share the same status, and it’s splendid to have the most prominent families in Bern City and Nord City to merge as one!” Mia didn’t expect those people, who used to mock her, to actually propose for her to remarry Timothy. In fact, Sharon was quite intrigued as well. Pride swelled in her chest once she imagined herself boasting about having the daughter of the Lanes as her daughter–in–law.

The tension dripping off the Lane brothers caused the jeers to cease to a palpable silence. Dominic began politely, yet indifferently, “We appreciate Mrs. Barrett Senior’s hospitality toward Mia. I hate to say it, but we’re not particularly fond of forging familial ties with the Barrett family.” Nathan added grimly, “If we had found Mia three years earlier, we wouldn’t have let her marry so soon either.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 596-Connor nodded, chiming in, “Exactly. We love Mia dearly, and she deserves to spend the rest of her life in bliss with the Lane family.” A middle–aged woman pried. “Is Mia never going to marry again?” Eva replied calmly, “She can if she wants to, but we’re planning to have the groom marry into our family.” Her statement rendered everyone speechless. The Barrett family was the most prominent family in Bern City, and it wasn’t likely for Timothy to marry into the bride’s family. Even Sharon’s intrigue was dampened despite her fascination with the idea of Mia remarrying Timothy earlier.

Mia stood her ground. She was well aware that those meddlesome ladies were anticipating her reaction when they deliberately brought up the topic of her remarrying Timothy. They knew she was the daughter of the Lane family. Fortunately, her family sided with her. They rebuked them swiftly, and Eva stood up for her. She wasn’t surprised when she spotted the tension on Sharon’s face, knowing how much Sharon cared for her daughter–in–law’s status. The only thing that stopped her from disagreeing with the remarry was her status as a Lane.

Well, this was refreshing for Mia. She didn’t see why it was compulsory for women to marry. Why did she have to remarry her ex–husband? Who set these rules?

Laura didn’t seem astounded. She shot a suggestive glance at Timothy, who stood at the back. “Tim, what are you waiting for? Didn’t you prepare a gift for Mia? Hurry up and show her.” Mia was startled. She didn’t expect Timothy to prepare a gift for her. Soon, Kaleb appeared with a gift box, and Sharon’s expression changed drastically. “This? Are you sure you’ve got the right one?” Shelly gasped, “This can’t be!” Mia’s curiosity for the box grew when she saw how flabbergasted they both looked. What was in it?

With the box in his hand, Timothy strode toward her. “Mia, I haven’t been doing my best in the past three years—” “Mr. Barrett, I don’t think you have to apologize. Both of you are no longer a legal couple, after all. It’s quite inappropriate to bring up the past now when everyone’s clearly enjoying themselves, don’t you think so?” Connor quipped. Dominic added coldly, “Timothy, are you trying to coerce Mia into forgiving you with a public apology?” Flustered, Sharon rambled, “Of course not! Tim, since they don’t need it, hurry up and put it away.” Anxiety stewed in her stomach as her gaze remained fixated on the box. This was a piece of jewelry she had coveted for years. How could he just give it to Mia? Was he out of his mind?

Mia took a deep breath, and glanced up at Timothy. “Dominic’s right. Let’s leave our past behind us. We’re here today to celebrate Grandma Laura’s recovery, not this.” .

Timothy dropped his gaze, picking up the calmness in her eyes. He could no longer see the infatuated look in her eyes. The spark she used to have in them vanished entirely. He grimaced, suddenly painfully aware of the ache in his heart. He swallowed. “In that case, take this,” he said, opening the box.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 597-Everyone’s attention was captured by the sandalwood box when Timothy opened it. Intrigued, Mia looked at it, and she was surprised once she saw what was inside the box.

It was a diamond tiara. It was antique, yet the stunning array of diamonds still glimmered under the light, portraying an ethereal glow which rendered the nearby quests breathless.

Sharon almost toppled over when Timothy opened the box. She yearned for the tiara, longing for the day she would finally own it once Laura passed. Someone next to her steadied her and asked, “Is this the diamond tiara? I heard it belonged to a queen from the Victorian era, and the Barrett family bidded it at an auction to add it to their collection.” As speechless as Sharon was, she was still seething. She was well aware of the tiara’s history, and she knew what was in it once she laid eyes on the box. Her blood boiled when she realized Timothy was going to give this to Mia. This was hers! How could he give it to someone else?

Mia was equally dumbfounded. This wasn’t just any jewelry–this was antique, treasured jewelry.

Overcome by jealousy, Shelly blurted, “Look at how flippant Timothy is, Grandma! How could he just give our family heirloom away to a stranger?” Laura replied indifferently, “I gave him the tiara. He has the right to give it to anyone he likes.” Shelly was infuriated. “Grandma, you’re so biased! We ladies clearly fancy exquisite jewelry like this, yet you gave it to Timothy.” She had nothing despite being a Barrett. Her father passed away, and she had no one to rely on in the family.

Laura’s gaze swept past her. “Did I treat you badly over the years?” Shelly was fuming, but Harriette warned her. “Enough. Stop the nonsense.” She deterred Shelly. preventing her from spluttering more nonsense in front of the numerous guests. She was well aware that Laura played a significant role in ensuring their comfort and well–being.

Their lavish lifestyle would come to an end if they offended Timothy. Also, Mia was no longer an orphan. They couldn’t afford to upset her either. She was the daughter of the Lane family.

Mia too didn’t expect to receive a gift of this value. It exceeded her expectations. Glancing up at Timothy.

she said, “This is too much. I can’t accept it!” Sharon was relieved. Her uneasiness faded once she realized Mia didn’t want the tiara. Timothy wasn’t taken aback by Mia’s response, since he knew that she was no longer her docile self.

+10 BUNUH It turned out that Laura was right, after all. If he could understand his feelings sooner and coaxed her before her brothers found her, things wouldn’t be as strenuous as they were now.

Palpable tension hung in the air after Mia refused to accept the gift.

Striding up to Mia, Eva linked arms with her and said, “Mia, you did the right thing. We can’t accept a gift of such priceless value, but we appreciate your effort, Mr. Barrett. You can still be friends after you’ve separated, can’t you?”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 598-Sharon replied in a haste. “Exactly! Kaleb, put the box away now. Be careful with this precious heirloom.” A weight had been lifted off her chest upon Mia’s refusal. Otherwise, she doubted that she could rest well tonight.

This was their family heirloom. How could Timothy act so flippantly by giving it away to someone like Mia?

Laura let out a subtle sigh, and immediately proceeded with easing the atmosphere. “Alright, everyone.

Let’s dig in!” The guests played along, giving no heed to the awkwardness lingering in the air. The tiara still remained the center of f conversation for certain guests. Their tone was laced with envy and desire as they spoke.

expressing how fortunate Timothy’s future bride would be.

One of them showered Sharon with flattery. “You’ll inherit the tiara eventually, and some lucky girl in the future will get it as well!” Sharon’s spirits were lifted. “My daughter–in–law has to be from a prominent family as well! She doesn’t deserve my son if she’s a peasant.” She chanced a glance at Mia again.

She might be the daughter of the Lane family, but there were plenty of girls coveting Timothy as well.

Sharon suddenly detested the idea of letting Timothy remarry Mia. Judging by how arrogant the Lanes. were, she could already picture Mia having full control over her in the future. She wouldn’t let that happen.

Another guest chimed in instantly, “Then isn’t Ms. Lane the right match?” Sharon’s expression shifted as she faltered. “Well, she sort of is, but she has to abide by the Barrett family rules once she marries into our family.” A hint of scorn flickered across Mia’s features. She was aware that Sharon’s implications were directed at her, but the last thing she’d want right now was to remarry Timothy.

Standing next to her. Eval a smile at Sharon. “Mrs. Barrett, we appreciate your hospitality toward Mia in the past three years as well. Our gratitude for you is beyond words!” Sharon’s expression stiffened as she stammered, “I–I might have been quite strict with Mia back then.

but I did it for her sake.” Another guest, Tabitha, chimed in servilely, “Exactly. It’s not easy being the daughter–in–law of a prominent family.” Just then, all the Lane brothers strode up to Mia, fixating their gaze at Sharon and the other socialites. Tabitha immediately rephrased her words amidst the rising tension. “But Mia’s already brilliant to begin with. She didn’t accept the gift earlier–that says a lot about her excellent mannerisms.” “Yeah! Ms. Lane, the jewelry you’re wearing is extremely lavish as well.” Sharon’s gaze drifted toward Mia’s necklace, but she couldn’t tell what was so special about it. Another socialite approached Mia, saying. “I’ve noticed it for some time. Ms. Lane, are you wearing the piece of jewelry worn by Queen Elizabeth herself before?” Astonished, Mia threaded her fingers through her necklace. She knew it wasn’t cheap, but she didn’t expect its staggering value.

A pang of jealousy surged in Sharon’s chest. She’d participated in several similar auctions, yet it was a daunting task to bid Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry since they were highly coveted.

Little did Sharon expect Mia to obtain it with a breeze, easily surpassing the value of the jewelry she wore.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 599-Mia’s fingers grazed past the jewelry on her wrist. It didn’t seem like it was a set with her necklace.

Doris‘ eyes were glued to her wrist as she exclaimed, “Is this Lumiere by Van Boucheron? The bracelet he designed for his crush? It’s truly one of a kind!” Feeling perplexed, Mia looked at her wrist. She was no jewelry designer, but she had heard of Van Boucheron. He was renowned in the world of jewelry design, after all. The Lumiere was among the top ten of his best designs, so monumental that it inspired one of Vior’s jewelry designs.

The other socialites inhaled sharply. Envy bubbled in Sharon’s eyes as she realized how much the Lanes pampered Mia.

Eva replied calmly. “Yes, it’s Lumiere. I don’t have a lot of hobbies, but collecting jewelry is one of them. I longed to have a sister, and now that I finally have one, I can doll her up with my collection.” Doris chuckled and said, “Ms. Delgado is a renowned jewelry collector in Nord City, but she keeps a really low profile. If it wasn’t for the Lumiere, I wouldn’t have realized that you’re actually Ms. Delgado, Mrs. Lane.” “I’ve heard of Ms. Delgado as well. Most famous jewelry are in her collection, so people actually have to go to her to borrow her collection if they want to organize an exhibition.” Eva replied modestly. “Jewelry collection is just a personal hobby, but I’m glad that Mia gets to wear them now, giving them a chance to make an appearance again.‘ “Mr. Lane, you’re blessed to have such a wife.” “Mia’s equally fortunate as well. She used to be the lady of the Barrett family before she returned as the daughter of the Lanes. Whatever her position may be, she’s exceptional indeed!” As the socialites lavished praise on Mia, the tension lingering in the air faded. The Lane brothers looked visibly pleased, especially Dominic. The menacing look on his face flipped into satisfaction once the socialites began complimenting Mia.

Mia was filled with a sense of novelty as she saw how the socialites worked their way around words. They belittled her back then, yet they kept fawning over her mannerisms and appearance today.

Sharon felt frustrated. She also wore jewelry from her precious collection, yet they were incomparable to Mia’s jewelry. Being overshadowed by Mia, whom she ofice bullied and looked down on, was a tough pill for her to swallow. With Mia’s six brothers standing next to her, it simply wasn’t possible for Sharon to express her chagrin.

Sharon would drown in dread if the topic on Mia’s jewelry dragged on. Thus, she took the initiative to avert the topic. “Oh yeah, when are you planning to return to Nord City. Ms. Bowen?” Mia replied calmly, “Soon. I’ll go back once I’ve settled my college issues.” Another socialite chimed in. “As the daughter of the Lane family who was found after being missing for so long, aren’t you all going to hold a grand banquet to celebrate Ms. Bowen’s return?” Dominic shot a glance at her and said indifferently. “That’s right.” Connor added, “The banquet will be held at Andrews, the most mysterious and extravagant hotel in Nord City. Our friends and family, also not missing out some of our significant guests from the upper crust, will be invited. By then, we’ll officially introduce Mia as the daughter of the Lane family.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 600-“Andrews? The elusive yet powerful hotel which is capable of satisfying all of its reserved guests‘ needs?” Eva nodded. “Exactly. Only that place is worthy of Mia’s first public appearance.” Shelly quipped, “What’s so great about the hotel?” One of the socialites chuckled. “It’s not just any hotel, and not everyone can book a reservation at it. I remembered that I had to wait two years to get my reservation when I called them last time.” Shelly retorted indignantly. “Then how did Mia book her reservation at Andrews? Did she cut the queue? Aunt Sharon wanted to spend her vacation there, but she failed to secure a reservation though.” “Shut up, Shelly!” Sharon’s face felt hot. She attempted to book a reservation at Andrews to experience the exquisite service herself, only to be rejected. She never revealed the humiliating incident to the public, yet she was once again mortified when she learned that Mia’s banquet would be held at Andrews.

Amused, Liam chanced a glance at Sharon. Disdain flashed across his eyes as he quipped. “There’s always a way to get in line–provided that you’re qualified enough to do so.” The realization finally dawned on Shelly, rendering her speechless.

Eva chimed in magnanimously. “You are all invited to the banquet as well if you’re free by then. Mia has been staying with Barretts for the past three years, after all. I’m sure she’s on good terms with you all, so of course we’d like you to attend such a significant event.” The socialites nodded. “O–Of course we’re coming.” Not everyone deserved a chance to visit Andrews.

Glancing over at Sharon, Eva continued, “Mrs. Barrett, I hope you’ll kindly grace us with your presence as well. Guests will be accommodated at the hotel. Didn’t you miss the reservation before? Now’s your chance to experience it.” Sharon looked like someone had just punched the living daylights out of her. She forced a smile and replied, “It depends. I might not be free by then.” “My schedule is definitely open,” Shelly added instantly, earning a glare from Sharon.

Sharon thought Shelly lacked dignity. Couldn’t she tell that Eva was clearly mocking their family? Why was she so eager to be humiliated?

Sharon’s interest in Andrews dissipated quickly. Infuriated, she was determined to not let Mia remarry Timothy. The last thing she wanted was to let Mia take complete charge of the household, subsequently causing her to lose all her authority.

The others began discussing the upcoming banquet that was going to be held at Andrews, which was located in Nord City. The upper crust had heard of it, but their attempts to book a reservation there were usually in vain, let alone hosting a huge banquet at Andrews. Only prominent figures deserved such opportunities despite the rare occasions of Andrews catering to such banquets.

Almost all the socialites swooned over Mia and Eva. Sharon was seething, because no one bothered with her except Tabitha and Shelly.