Ch. 901..910
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 901-Mia was utterly bewildered. Little did she expect to bump into Connie in this hospital. It was a small world indeed.
The fact that Connie thought that Mia was here to apologize was even more absurd. Connie's audacity was truly palpable!
It seemed like the Bowens hadn't learnt their lesson. They were still as arrogant as always and didn't hesitate to abuse their power.
Connie had walked up to Mia while she was still stunned.
Connie hollered, "You're nervous because we're about to close the deal with the Barretts, aren't you? Well, it's too late for you to apologize now. I won't forgive you.
"We won't accept you into our family as well. You used to look down on us, but you'll have a taste of your own medicine now."
Mia's gaze darted between Connie and her attendant. "I'd like to ask whether there's anything wrong with Mrs. Bowen. Is her brain injured?" Mia asked nonchalantly.
Otherwise, it wouldn't explain the absurdity of her speech now.
"Mia, do you think I can't sense your insinuation? I have a perfectly sound mind now, even after you guys schemed for me to be hospitalized after a concussion. My son will definitely target the Lanes once he cooperates with the Barretts. You Lanes will pay a heavy price by then,” Connie retorted.
Mia was getting tired of Connie's threats. Frustrated, she turned toward Timothy and asked, "Are you guys really going to cooperate with the Bowens?"
She thought she'd just told him yesterday to hurry back to Bern City and contact his subordinates so they could investigate this matter thoroughly. She really couldn't stand the sight of the Bowens making a fool of themselves every single time. She doesn't even feel a sense of achievement when dealing with their pure stupidity.
Timothy replied coldly, "I've already sent someone to investigate this matter. Regardless of what the previous team negotiated with the Bowens, it's impossible for us to work with the Bowens under my watch."
Mia nodded and glanced at Connie. "Did you hear that? The Barrett family isn't going to cooperate with the Bowens. Stop daydreaming.” Timothy wasn't a fool either. Why would he still cooperate with the Bowens after they'd called him a gigolo right in his face? They might be retards, but he certainly wasn't one.
Connie snorted. "What do you mean? Isn't he your bodyguard? What makes him have a say in this?"
Mia contemplated for a while and said, "He's the one in charge of the Barrett family, so he certainly has a say in this. You claim that you're going to cooperate with the Barretts, but apparently, you can't even recognize the CEO of Barrett Group."
"The CEO of Barrett Group? Don't tell me this loser right here is the CEO of Barrett Group,” Connie said, her tone tinged with mockery.
Mia nodded. "That's right. You might not believe it, but he really is the CEO of Barrett Group.” She had expected Connie to be taken aback by this information.
However, Connie burst into a fit of laughter in the next instant.
"Mia, I know you're scared. But still, it's wrong of you to come up with such a ridiculous excuse to fool us. He's just a broke bodyguard.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 902-Connie exchanged glances with her attendant. They wore scornful expressions as they judged Mia.
Bewildered, Mia exclaimed, "How could he not be? Haven't you met the CEO of Barrett Group before? Even if you haven't, wouldn't you have done a background check on the CEO of Barrett Group since you're going to work with him?"
Connie replied haughtily, "Lewis has always been in charge of the deal. I believe he has already done a background check. Your bodyguard even broke his tooth last time. If he's really the CEO of Barrett Group, how could Lewis fail to recognize him? You're clearly lying."
Her attendant, Selena, also mocked, "Exactly. He's nothing but a poor bodyguard. How could he possibly be the CEO of Barrett Group? If he's really the CEO, it'd be impossible for him to work as Mia's bodyguard.” Looking at their smug expressions, Mia fell silent. They didn't believe her at all. She stroked her forehead helplessly and asked, "Are you sure there's nothing wrong with Lewis" information?” She began to suspect that Lewis had been scammed. Or perhaps someone was using the name of the Barrett Group to trick the Bowens into working with them. The person might not even be affiliated with the Barrett Group at all.
Connie snorted. "Lewis has always been very capable. Given how big this deal was, how could he not acquire the necessary information?" "Mrs. Bowen, she had someone impersonate the CEO of Barrett Group because she's scared,” Selena remarked.
Amused, Mia retorted, "You can search for him online if you don't believe me."
Connie cackled. "Fine. I can't wait to see how disappointed you'll be.” Soon, Selena said, "There aren't any pictures of the CEO online. I can't find anything."
Mia turned toward Timothy. "Are there really no pictures of you online?" “The information available on the Nord City internet is quite limited, and I also keep a low profile. My photos rarely circulate the internet, so it's perfectly normal to not find any."
Connie sneered. "That's enough. Quit the act. Since we can't find any photos of the CEO, that means he keeps a low profile. However, this also gives you an opportunity to impersonate him. I'm not a fool—I won't believe a thing you say.” Selena set her phone aside and parroted along, "That's right, Mrs. Bowen. He's just a poor bodyguard. How could he possibly be the CEO of the Barrett Group? You can tell from his looks."
Mia was at a loss for words. She genuinely didn't expect their insolence.
Glancing over at Connie, she said, "In that case, I'm utterly speechless. I hope you won't regret it when you close the deal with the Barretts.” The level of Connie's arrogance would be matched by the degree of humiliation she'd face by then.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 903-"Mia, you're going to regret this later. We won't let you and this gigolo off the hook by then. You guys will be doomed once the Barrett Group finds out that someone is impersonating their CEO."
Mia felt like getting back at Connie, but she was at a loss for words. She had made it very clear that her bodyguard was actually the CEO of Barrett Group, yet Connie's denial caught her off guard. Connie even accused her of getting someone to impersonate Timothy.
She turned toward Timothy. "What do you have to say now?"
Now that she had literally spelled out everything for them, it was his turn to defend himself. He was the CEO of Barrett Group, after all.
In fact, Mia was intrigued to find out how he'd stand up for himself. Timothy furrowed his brows. He also didn't anticipate the Bowens" imprudence. He glanced at Connie and asked, “The contract is to be signed on the day after tomorrow, right?"
Connie replied smugly, “That's right. It will be the end of both of you then."
Timothy snapped, "Don't expect too much. The deal isn't going to happen.” "What makes you think you have the right to decide that? You're just a lame bodyguard. Do you really think you're the CEO of Barrett Group?" “I am indeed the CEO of Barrett Group," Timothy rebuked.
"Still keeping up with the act? Guess what, I will definitely let the CEO know that you impersonated him when we sign the deal. The Barretts definitely wouldn't spare you. Don't you dare think you can act recklessly just because Mia has your back. Even the Lanes have to bow down before us by then, let alone a poor bodyguard like you.” "Well, I'm informing you that the deal has been canceled,” Timothy said. "Who said so? How shameless of you to spread rumors!" Lewis barked, emerging from the elevator.
Connie piped up, "Lewis, you came just in time. This poor bodyguard right here is impersonating the CEO of Barrett Group, and he even has the gall to say that he'll cancel our deal. Just how ridiculous is that?" Selena also chimed in, "Exactly! I couldn't find any pictures of the CEO earlier despite searching online. So, they took this opportunity to impersonate him. They thought we'd be easily fooled!"
Lewis erupted into laughter. "Impersonating the CEO of Barrett Group?" He turned to Mia and continued, “Do you fancy this gigolo who is full of lies? It seems like you have poor taste, indeed. However, I might consider letting the Lanes off the hook if you agree to our engagement.” Mia was overwhelmed by his insolence. Furrowing her brows, she answered frankly, "I wouldn't marry you even if you're the only man left on Earth. Just give up. You're too ugly.” Lewis was infuriated. He raised his hand to strike her, but Timothy stopped him immediately.
"She's mine. How dare you!" He glowered at Lewis.
"What makes you think you have the right to compete with me for her? You're just a nobody. Haven't you heard of the consequences of defying me in Nord City?"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 904-Timothy shoved Lewis away. A menacing glint flickered in his eyes as he threatened, "I'll sew your mouth shut if you dare to spread any rumors."
"Why, you! You're just a broke bodyguard. The nerve of you to act so arrogant! Even Dominic wouldn't dare to speak to me like that. Just you wait. We're going to cooperate with the Barrett family soon."
“Lewis, this bodyguard even impersonated the CEO of Barrett Group earlier. Just how ridiculous is that?" Connie said.
"He's nothing but a powerless gigolo. He's only impersonating the CEO for the sake of his poor ego," she continued.
Mia chanced a glance at Timothy. She was surprised that he was still capable of maintaining his composure.
Still, Connie pestered on. "Lewis, you must've already performed a thorough investigation on the CEO of Barrett Group since you're working with them, right? You must've seen a picture of him before. Why don't you show it to them now? Tell them who the real CEO is. They'll be mortified.” Lewis nodded. "Sure. I'm certainly going to expose this gigolo today. Mia, watch how big of a liar he is."
Mia stifled a laugh and nodded in agreement. "Fine. I can't wait to see what the CEO of the Barrett Group looks like to you."
Soon, Lewis produced his phone and began scrolling through his album. He selected a picture promptly. “This is the CEO of the Barrett Group."
"Hurry up and show them what the CEO looks like, Lewis.” However, Lewis was stunned once he saw the man in the picture. His eyes flitted back and forth from the picture to Timothy.
“They do look quite alike."
Confused, Connie questioned, “Lewis, what do you mean? Let me have a look." She took the phone from him. Casting a quick glance at Timothy after she scrutinized the photo, she muttered, "They're slightly similar.” Could it be that the bodyguard next to Mia was really the CEO of Barrett Group?
Selena immediately chimed in, "Mrs. Bowen, don't be fooled. His resemblance to the CEO of the Barrett Group was why he impersonated him in the first place.” “Lewis, do you have a proper picture of him? Only his side profile is shown here. I can't make out his features,” Connie added.
"Mom, he usually keeps a very low profile. Very few of his pictures are on the internet. In fact, I'm incredibly lucky to be able to have one of his pictures.” Mia stepped forward to take a good look at the picture. Indeed, only a man's side profile was shown. Still, it was evident that the man in the picture looked identical to Timothy.
"Do you believe him now?"
Connie snorted. "Well, he looks like the CEO. So what?"
Without skipping a beat, Lewis said, "Exactly. The CEO of Barrett Group has always been in Bern City all this while. He's never been to Nord City. The day after tomorrow will be his first day here because of our deal. Basically, this gigolo beside you is a fraud. They just appear to look alike, that's all.” "That's right. He's only impersonating the CEO because he must've seen him before.” Little did Mia expect the Bowens to be so deep in denial despite having seen the picture.
In the next instant, Lewis also claimed that Caleb, the eldest son of the second most prestigious family in Bern City, the Gomez family, would be here as well. He even met him a few days ago.
Mia arched her brows. "Actually, Caleb is at the hospital now."
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 905-No longer able to endure the Bowens’ brazenness, Mia felt a strong urge to humiliate them. She thought she'd seen enough impudence, yet the Bowens just brought her an eye-opening experience. How could they possibly be so insolent and foolish at the same time?
The Bowens' arrogance had left Mia in awe. She wondered who gave them the nerve to display such impudence. Were they unaware of what happened to the Jones?
Connie immediately retorted, "Mia, you gotta be kidding me. How would you be acquainted with Mr. Gomez? You probably only met him once. How would you know that he's at this hospital?"
“It's simple. Caleb just bought a gift to visit my child at the hospital, so we've just met. I know he's here."
“It's not surprising that you know him. However, that doesn't prove that this broke bodyguard is the CEO of Barrett Group. These are two different things!" Lewis interjected.
Amused, Mia replied, "Are you feeling uneasy? Caleb is good friends with the CEO of Barrett Group. He can prove whether my bodyguard is the CEO of the Barrett Group once he's here."
"Uneasy? Why would I be? You're the one who's in a tough spot now," Lewis retorted.
“Lewis, call Mr. Gomez and ask him where he is now. We'll be able to find out whether he's really at the hospital. It's no big deal,” Connie suggested.
Mia nodded. "Exactly. You can just call him. Or you can even have him come to this floor.” "Sure, why not? Do you think I'd be intimidated?" Lewis took his phone out and made a call. The call got through promptly.
Lewis began courteously, “Hello, may I know where Mr. Gomez is right now?"
"Mr. Gomez's schedule is confidential. We're not allowed to disclose such information to outsiders. Sorry."
"It's fine. Sorry for bothering.” Lewis cast a smug glance at Mia after he hung up. "Mr. Gomez isn't even at the hospital.” Caleb's itinerary was confidential, after all. It simply wouldn't make sense for him to pay a sudden visit to the hospital. Thus, Mia must be lying.
As if she had obtained Mia's leverage, Connie immediately hollered, "Mia, you've finally shown your true colors! Your bodyguard isn't even the CEO of Barrett Group, and you don't know Mr. Gomez as well. You're merely lying for your own sake."
Her absurd remark threw Mia off. "Why do I have to lie about such trivial matters? Given my family's status, it's not surprising that I'm acquainted with Caleb. There's no point in lying."
Lying was unnecessary. With the Lanes being the most prominent family in Nord City, Mia didn’t see the need to deceive others.
Connie rolled her eyes. "That's not necessarily true. After all, we're about to cooperate with the Barrett Group soon. They're the number one powerhouse in Bern City. Do you think your family stands a chance against us? It's understandable that you're intentionally lying out of fear.” Pompously, Lewis nodded and chimed in, "Mom, you're right. She's scared out of her wits now. That explains why she had her bodyguard impersonate the CEO of Barrett Group. Come on, as if anyone would buy it!"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 906-“Like I said, he's just a broke, lowly bodyguard! How could he be the CEO of Barrett Group? No one will believe you no matter how you put it!
"Mia, there's still time to regret this. I'll consider sparing the Lanes as long as you serve me well tonight," Lewis said, his tone dripping with lust.
Mia clenched her fists instantly. She itched to punch Lewis in his face, and she was on the verge of cursing him to his end.
Seeing how the Bowens mocked her, Timothy immediately snarled, "I'll call Caleb and have him come here right away."
Timothy had no interest in intimidating others to assert himself. In Bern City, he didn't have to stoop so low to prove his identity. Yet, little did he expect people to mistake him as a poor bodyguard when he hid his identity in Nord City. All he wanted was to get close to Mia and his child by keeping a low profile.
He took his phone out and called Caleb promptly. His call was answered in a heartbeat.
"What's up, Tim? How did things go?"
Caleb offered to spend time with Ginger upstairs so Timothy could talk to Mia in private.
"Come downstairs now," Timothy said calmly. Without any further explanation, he hung up swiftly.
Lewis sneered. "Are you trying to deceive us by saying that you've just called Caleb?"
"Yeah," Timothy replied nonchalantly.
"His schedule is confidential, and not everyone has access to his personal contact. Even I can only reach him through his work number, and his secretary is in charge of handling his phone. Who would believe you if you claim that Mr. Gomez answered your call?"
"Yeah, even Lewis could only contact him through his work number. What makes you think that you can reach his personal number?" Connie chimed in.
"I was indeed talking to him earlier,” Timothy snapped.
Mia raised an eyebrow. "Just because you're incapable of doing it doesn't mean that others can't.” "Come on, Mia. Considering his convincing act, I admit that he's a pretty good actor. Didn't you start a film company recently? Why don't you make him an actor instead? He might even make it big in the industry. Why pretend to be the CEO of Barrett Group?" Lewis mocked. Bursting into a fit of laughter, Connie added, "How hilarious! He claimed that he'd just called Mr. Gomez, acting like he'd just asked him to come down immediately. A truly convincing act, indeed!
"Mr. Gomez is the second powerhouse in Bern City, having his wealth spread all around the globe. He's not even inferior to the Lanes. How could your bodyguard just order him around?"
Lewis stared at Mia. "You're pretty, but you're also divorced with kids. Sure, you might've met Mr. Gomez and talked to him a few times before, but do you really think he'll do you a favor? Stop daydreaming, Mia."
Mia met his eyes and said, “The truth will be unveiled once Caleb comes down. You'll find out whether it's an act and whether I'm daydreaming or not."
"Alright, I'm looking forward to it. Will Mr. Gomez really show up later? However, shouldn't you pay a price if your bodyguard is lying?" Lewis peered at her lecherously.
“You'll find out who should pay a price once Caleb is here," Mia replied.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 907-Mia felt an unprecedented urge to slap Connie's face at that moment. She waited anxiously, with every passing minute feeling like an eternity. Where was Caleb? Why hadn't he shown up yet?
With a smug look on her face, Connie remarked, "Mia, your broke bodyguard claimed Mr. Gomez would be here soon. Where is he? It's been quite a while, and he's still nowhere to be seen.” "Mia, are you perhaps worried about being caught in a lie, which is why you're saying he won't come? Just apologize, and I'll let today's incident go. I won't spread any rumors about your penniless bodyguard pretending to be the CEO of Barrett Group,” she added, her tone dripping with mockery.
Mia's disdain was palpable as she responded, "You expect me to apologize to you? Perhaps in another lifetime."
Connie immediately retorted, "So, Mia, if you're so confident and unwilling to admit your mistake, then where's this Mr. Gomez your bodyguard promised would arrive? His absence seems to confirm your deception, doesn't it?"
Connie's attendant added, "Perhaps they're concerned about their lie being exposed, so they're deliberately coming up with excuses for Mr. Gomez's absence.” “You never know," Connie remarked. “They might just resort to that tactic later on. Let's just wait and see."
Connie and her attendant's expressions oozed with contempt.
Mia's lips twitched in disdain at their words. It was evident that these individuals had no sense of shame.
Despite their current arrogance, they would soon taste the bitterness of humiliation when reality inevitably caught up with them.
Nonetheless, Mia couldn't shake the nagging question of why Caleb hadn't appeared yet. It wouldn't take him long to come downstairs, so what was causing the delay?
In this crucial moment, his absence could complicate matters.
Mia's tolerance for the Bowen family's arrogance had reached its limit. Today, she was determined to shatter their sense of superiority once and for all!
Meeting Timothy's gaze, Mia silently urged him to contact Caleb. Timothy swiftly took out his phone and dialed Caleb's number. "Where are you? Why haven't you come down yet?"
“I'm in the elevator right now, on my way down. I got held up on a work call."
Moments later, Caleb stepped out of the elevator.
Seeing Caleb, Mia let out a sigh of relief. Addressing Connie and Lewis, she remarked, "Are you convinced now?"
Mia had been holding her breath, awaiting this moment to unleash her pent-up frustration.
With Caleb's arrival, they could finally prove Timothy's identity. Approaching with a puzzled look, Caleb glanced between Mia and Timothy. "What's going on? Why did you call me over in such a hurry? Is there something urgent?"
"Well, there is indeed an urgent matter, and it's concerning you," Mia replied cryptically.
She turned to Caleb and explained, "Some people have uncertainties regarding Timothy's identity, suspecting that he might not be the CEO of Barrett Group but simply a humble bodyguard accompanying me. That's why I've brought you here—to confirm Timothy's position.” Caleb's expression shifted to one of surprise as Mia spoke. "Well, isn't this intriguing,” he said, clearing his throat. "It's rare these days for anyone to question Tim's identity. He used to stroll around Bern City like he owned it, looking down on everyone. But to encounter such skepticism in Nord City… that's truly surprising. It's, um, quite unusual.” However, Caleb decided not to utter the phrase "serves him right" because he was wary of potential repercussions from Timothy later on. Glancing at Connie and Lewis, Mia challenged them, "Is it clear now? He's Timothy Barrett."
Confusion flickered across Connie's face, and a hint of unease crept into her voice. "Lewis, is this man truly Mr. Gomez?"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 908-Connie inwardly scoffed, questioning whether this penniless bodyguard could truly be the CEO of Barrett Group. Something about the situation didn't sit right with her.
Suddenly, Lewis erupted into laughter. "Mom, what on earth are you talking about? This man clearly isn't the CEO of Barrett Group. Mia, it seems like your deception has been uncovered, hasn't it?"
Mia blinked in confusion. "What do you mean? Shouldn't Caleb be able to confirm Timothy's identity?"
"Are you saying he's Caleb? Please, let's not joke around. I've met Mr. Gomez before. This man is definitely not Caleb," Lewis insisted.
In a fleeting moment, Mia and Caleb exchanged a meaningful glance. Pointing to himself, Caleb said, "If I'm not Caleb Gomez, then who is?" "Okay, young man, you can stop the charade. I know you're just an actor Mia hired at the last minute. Perhaps you're even her bodyguard, posing as Mr. Gomez to vouch for the identity of this penniless bodyguard. But I bet you didn't anticipate that I've actually met the real Mr. Gomez, did you?" Lewis countered.
Mia was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond.
She hadn't anticipated Lewis, of all people, to have encountered Caleb before. But was the person Lewis met truly Caleb?
Now, she was becoming increasingly suspicious that someone was impersonating both Timothy and Caleb.
Caleb was perplexed. "You think I'm a bodyguard? That's absurd. I couldn't possibly be a bodyguard, especially not like some people.” He certainly didn't need to become a bodyguard to get close to someone. Of course, Caleb didn't vocalize the second half of the sentence. Connie interjected, "Enough with the charade. It's clear you're here to play a role. You say you're Caleb Gomez, but do you even know who Caleb is?
"He's the heir to the second wealthiest family in Bern City—the Gomez family. How could he possibly be a bodyguard like you?"
Caleb arched his eyebrows in disbelief. Since when did the Gomez family become the second most prominent household in Bern City? Who was responsible for assigning this ranking?
Turning to Mia, Caleb quipped, "Where did you dig up these fools?" Mia let out a weary sigh. "It's a long story. I assumed you could confirm Tim's identity, but I never imagined they wouldn't even recognize you." Lewis quickly interjected, "Mia, come on, cut me some slack. The Bowen family is on the verge of partnering with the Barrett family. How could I not recognize them?"
“It's clear you've dragged in impostors to pretend to be Mr. Barrett and Mr. Gomez solely to salvage your pathetic reputation.
"Now that I've exposed your little facade, you're scrambling in embarrassment, desperately trying to shift the blame by insinuating I don't know them.” "Yeah, Lewis, Mia's obviously bluffing," Connie chimed in.
Caleb turned to Mia, saying, "Honestly, you don't need to prove our identities to such dimwits. Don't you feel like your intelligence is taking a nosedive dealing with them?"
Mia fell silent for a moment. "You're right. I see that now."
What prompted her sudden insistence? Why did she feel compelled to prove Timothy's identity to the Bowen family?
Mia found herself feeling misled, unable to shake the sense that the Bowens' antics had indeed muddled her mental clarity.
With a smug expression, Connie retorted, "Well, well, well. Looks like Mia's been proven wrong. No more excuses, huh?"
Mia conceded with a nod. "Fine, you win, I lose. Are you satisfied?" "Well, Mia, considering you can't prove your bodyguard's identity, it's only logical for you to admit defeat.” Just as Connie finished speaking, Timothy, who had remained silent, interjected, "Who said we can't prove it?"
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 909-Upon hearing Timothy's words, Mia couldn't resist stealing a glance at him.
She was also curious about how Timothy would prove his identity. Throughout the entire ordeal, the eccentric behavior of the Bowen family had truly caught Mia off guard.
With a smirk, Connie countered, “I'm curious to see how your lowly bodyguard plans to prove himself.” At that moment, Lewis received a phone call. As he listened, his expression shifted. "Alright, I'll be there soon.” After hanging up the phone, Lewis swiftly remarked, "Mom, we don't have time to waste on this incompetent bodyguard.
"After all, they even managed to find someone to impersonate Mr. Gomez earlier. It seems there's no limit to what they're capable of. "Besides, Mr. Barrett will attend the signing ceremony in two days, and the truth will come out on its own. We don't need all this evidence." Connie asked, "Lewis, are you going to let Mia's arrogance go unchecked? This is the perfect opportunity to teach her a lesson.” "Mom, I just received an urgent call from the office regarding our collaboration with Mr. Barrett. I must attend to this matter immediately. I can't afford to waste any more time here."
Connie conceded, "Alright, Lewis, your work comes first. Anyway, the truth will emerge at the signing ceremony in two days. I'll make sure everyone in our circle hears about Mia Lane's antics.
“It's hard to believe she actually went and used some random bodyguard to impersonate the Barrett Group's president, all to mess with our partnership with the Barrett family."
Mia was speechless, completely caught off guard by Connie's words. She certainly didn't have the time to find someone to impersonate Timothy.
After Lewis finished speaking, he hurriedly left. Indeed, it seemed there was an urgent matter at hand.
Meanwhile, Connie remained seated in her wheelchair, wearing a smug expression as she addressed Mia, "Did you hear what Lewis just said? He's hurrying back to prepare for the signing ceremony that's happening in two days.
"Both Mr. Barrett and Mr. Gomez will be there, so there's no need for proof. The truth will emerge, and your deception will be exposed to everyone."
Connie's attendant chimed in, "Mrs. Bowen, why don't you consider inviting Ms. Lane to the signing ceremony? It would give her and her penniless bodyguard a chance to see the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy up close.” “You have a point.” Connie nodded, directing her gaze to Mia. "Why not join us at the signing ceremony the day after tomorrow? You'll see firsthand how the Bowen family has flourished.
"When you return, you might want to enlighten your brothers about their past attempts to stifle us. Remind them that in the future, the Bowen family will repay their actions tenfold.
"And as for you, Mia, you'll regret rejecting Lewis’ proposal. After the signing ceremony, the Bowen family will be far beyond your reach.” Mia scoffed, her tone cold. "I've been quite busy lately. I simply don't have the time to attend your family's signing ceremony."
"Mia, is it possible that you're avoiding our family's signing ceremony out of guilt? After all, your bodyguard isn't the real CEO of the Barrett Group. Maybe you're worried that his false identity will be exposed at the ceremony, and that's why you're hesitant to come."
Upon hearing this, Mia couldn't help but feel repulsed, thinking to herself, "The Bowen family just won't relent, will they? It seems they'll stop at nothing until they've reached the end of the line."
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 910-Standing nearby, Caleb interjected, "Mia, maybe it wouldn't be so bad to attend the signing ceremony. You'll have a front-row seat to witness the Bowen family's embarrassment.
“Let's face it, the ceremony is nothing but a charade. I haven't seen such absurdity in ages. It could actually be quite entertaining to watch the show and stop these shameless individuals from tarnishing your reputation.” Caleb never anticipated encountering a family as eccentric as the Bowens.
Their unwavering confidence, despite their modest social standing, piqued his curiosity. He thought it could be interesting to observe how they handled embarrassment.
However, being looked down upon by the Bowens unsettled Caleb. Such condescension was unfamiliar to him. It was unlike anything he had experienced in Bern City.
Even though he had joked about Timothy earlier, being belittled by the Bowens was not something Caleb could easily shrug off.
Mia hesitated for a moment but chose to remain silent.
Just then, Connie's voice echoed loudly, "Mia, consider it settled. The Lane family is expected to attend the Bowen family's signing ceremony in two days. If you don't show up, it will only serve as evidence of your guilt.” Mia responded with a disdainful chuckle, "Why should I feel guilty? With the Bowen family practically inviting me to witness their downfall, how can I possibly say no?"
"Mia, your audacity knows no bounds, does it? Very well, I expect to see you three there. Don't try to find excuses for not showing up. I'll be anticipating your arrival,” Connie firmly stated before her attendant wheeled her out of the hospital room.
Glancing at Connie, Mia folded her arms in frustration. She turned to Timothy and questioned, "You've already met with Heath, right? So why hasn't the collaboration with the Bowen family been sorted out yet? This isn't like your usual efficiency.” In Mia's perception, Timothy was a typical workaholic, almost like a robot in terms of efficiency.
He had promised to quickly resolve the collaboration with the Bowen family.
So, it was strange that the Bowens still believed they would sign a contract with the Barrett Group.
With a furrowed brow, Timothy immediately called Heath, saying, "Didn't I instruct you to terminate the partnership with the Bowen family?"
How dare the Bowens even bring up the topic of collaboration in his presence?
Heath swiftly intervened, saying, "Mr. Barrett, we've just arrived at the branch office today and started investigating the matter. The partnership with the Bowen family seems to be quite complex.” "No matter how complex it is, cancel the collaboration with the Bowen family immediately,” Timothy ordered firmly.
“Mr. Barrett, this issue involves your uncle, Ralph Hopkins. He was the one behind the partnership with the Bowen family.
"While conducting my investigation at the branch office, I faced deliberate obstructions. It seems Mr. Hopkins is intent on keeping this matter hidden.” "So, are you saying there's been no headway?" Timothy inquired. “Not precisely,” Heath replied. "I did convey your instructions to avoid proceeding with the Bowen family.
"However, it seems Mr. Hopkins has yet to show up. If we're looking to officially terminate the partnership with the Bowens, it might take some time."
After listening to Heath's explanation, Timothy ended the call. Standing nearby, Caleb asked, "Tim, what was the update?"