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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 911-Mia, too, turned her attention to Timothy, curious to hear what Heath had relayed.

With a stoic expression, Timothy broke the silence, "Heath is already handling the termination of the partnership on behalf of the company; it just requires a bit more time."

"Tim, there's something off about this. Given that it's just a minor branch, why would Heath need to make a personal visit to cancel the partnership with the Bowen family? Is it possible that there's opposition from someone within the subsidiary?"

Caleb found it hard to believe. Couldn't this issue be resolved with just a phone call? Why would it take extra time to handle?

Could it be that there were different factors at play in Nord City compared to Bern City?

Timothy paused before speaking, "My uncle Ralph orchestrated the entire affair. He's been staying under the radar and hasn't shown up yet."

"So, it was him, huh? I remember he was kicked out of the Barrett Group due to bribery. Your mother certainly stirred up quite a rift between you two. And after that, I heard he vanished without a trace. It turns out he ended up at the Nord City branch,” Caleb recounted. “That's right,” Timothy confirmed. "I honestly didn't expect my mother to arrange for Uncle Ralph to be transferred to the Nord City branch.” “It's no wonder such a bizarre event unfolded at the subsidiary office. With Mr. Hopkins pulling the strings, it's expected he'd join forces with the Bowen family. They're all a bunch of dimwits anyway."

Mia couldn't shake off the memory of Ralph's character—the epitome of a man who lived off his family's wealth.

As for Sharon, she was undeniably a sinister woman.

Given Timothy's principles, he would probably have taken legal action against Ralph long ago for his involvement in bribery within the company.

Yet, Sharon resorted to emotional manipulation, unleashing a series of dramatic outbursts, and even threatening self-harm.

She wept in front of Laura for days until Timothy eventually relented on pursuing legal action against Ralph.

Ultimately, Sharon reached into her own pocket to cover the substantial amount lost due to Ralph's embezzlement and mismanagement of funds.

Reflecting on Ralph's questionable character, Mia couldn't help but empathize with Timothy.

She stole a glance at him and remarked, "Handling this situation could be rather challenging, don't you think? If you move forward with terminating the partnership, Ralph is likely to create quite a commotion. He's not one to back down easily.” Indeed, stirring up trouble seemed to be Ralph's forte.

Timothy's response was cold and resolute. "Our company's policies and standards will not be compromised for anyone.” Inwardly, Mia couldn't help but scoff. It was evident that the collaboration with the Bowen family hadn't followed the standard procedures and approvals within the company.

If it were merely a minor agreement, the Bowens wouldn't be making such a public spectacle of it.

And if it were a significant collaboration, it surely wouldn't have bypassed the company's rigorous review process.

Hence, the only plausible explanation was that Ralph had been involved in dubious transactions with the Bowen Group.

It was no surprise that when Heath visited the subsidiary earlier to end the partnership with the Bowen family, Ralph had been dodging meetings with him.

As a result, this led to a delay in resolving the issue.

Mia regarded Timothy seriously and advised, "I believe your priority now should be to address the partnership issue with the Bowen family at the office.

"Ginger is progressing well in her recovery and is ready to be discharged from the hospital. With a family doctor available at home to monitor her condition, there's no need for her to remain hospitalized.” Timothy furrowed his brow in response. "Are you sure there are no concerns regarding Ginger's ongoing treatment?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 912-Mia raised an eyebrow inquisitively. "What exactly do you mean by that?"

Caleb swiftly stepped in to diffuse the tension, saying, “Let's not argue, you two. From what I've observed, Ginger seems to be in good spirits mentally.

"Earlier, I engaged in some playtime with her. Despite feeling drained myself, she was still brimming with energy. It seems like she's recovering remarkably well."

Upon hearing Caleb's words, Mia felt a twinge of unease. She couldn't help but wonder if Caleb had noticed something unusual.

Timothy nodded in response. "Okay, I'll deal with the issues concerning the Bowens first, and then I'll check on Ginger.” Mia chuckled softly as she glanced at Timothy. “I suppose you should focus on your tasks for now."

She skillfully dodged addressing Timothy's previous comment. After all, she was keen for him to swiftly depart Nord City for good after visiting Ginger.

This way, Mia wouldn't need to constantly be on guard to prevent him from discovering Sage's existence.

Caleb motioned for Timothy to join him, saying, "Come on, Tim, let's deal with the Bowens now. And Mia, don't forget about the Bowen family's upcoming signing ceremony. It'll be quite the spectacle to witness their embarrassment.” Timothy shot Caleb a glare. "Hey, hey, don't try to be a bystander here. There won't be any signing ceremony in two days," Timothy said sternly.

Timothy certainly wouldn't give the Bowen family any false hope.

As Timothy and Caleb exited the hospital, Mia breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the earlier interruption from the Bowen family had diverted Timothy's attention away from Ginger's medical records.

But even if he had seen them, it wouldn't have mattered. Mia had already arranged with the hospital to present Timothy with falsified records.

Meanwhile, Timothy and Caleb left the hospital together.

Curious, Caleb inquired, "So, how did your conversation with Mia go today?"

Timothy responded with a neutral expression, "Well, we didn't have much time to talk before the Bowens barged in. Those fools ended up wasting quite a bit of my time."

Timothy's demeanor turned cold at the mention of the Bowen family. Due to his limited opportunities to converse with Mia, he had hoped to make the most of their time together.

However, the unforeseen encounter with the Bowens had thrown a wrench in his plans. Their intrusion had certainly been an unnecessary hindrance.

“Tim, while you were conversing with Mia downstairs, what were you both doing?"

"We were going over Ginger's medical records."

"But Tim, aren't you already aware of Ginger's illness? Why the need to check her medical records? Are you a doctor or something? Plus, the Lane family is among the aristocracy in Nord City. They surely wouldn't mistreat Ginger, so there's no need to worry about her treatment.” Timothy's expression darkened instantly at Caleb's words. "As a father, shouldn't I be concerned about every aspect of my child's illness?" "Yes, you're absolutely right to be concerned about every detail regarding Ginger. I shouldn't have said anything,” Caleb quickly backtracked.

Feeling agitated, Timothy massaged his temples and continued, "It's not that I don't trust the medical technology in Nord City. It's just that I have a feeling Mia is hiding something from me."

"What do you think she could be hiding?"

“I'm not entirely sure, but it's more of a gut feeling. I sense that Mia isn't completely honest with me about Ginger's illness. She seems anxious about me discovering whatever it may be, which is why she's so eager for me to depart Nord City."

Raising an eyebrow, Caleb spoke up, "Wait, are you saying that Ginger may not be your biological daughter?” Timothy's expression hardened as he replied, “I suspect that the one who's ill isn't actually Ginger."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 913-Upon saying this, Timothy was momentarily taken aback. His words had slipped out and sounded more as an unconscious suspicion than a deliberate statement.

Despite this, Timothy had indeed entertained suspicions that Mia was keeping something from him.

He had several other theories in his mind, and the one he vocalized was just one among them.

Upon careful consideration, Timothy realized that this speculation might be the most accurate. If Mia had nothing to hide, why would she be so insistent on his departure from Nord City?

Surely, she was concerned that he might uncover whatever secret she was concealing.

Considering Nord City belonged to the Lane family, Mia's anxiety about his presence there seemed unwarranted.

Indeed, something felt amiss about the entire situation.

Caleb was caught off guard by Timothy's statement. "Tim, why do you think it's not Ginger who's sick? Do you have any basis for that speculation?"

"If I had solid evidence to support my suspicion, I would have already investigated and resolved the matter. Right now, I don't have any proof to back up my theory. It's just that Mia's behavior in this situation strikes me as odd," Timothy explained.

“Tim, are you perhaps overanalyzing this? I highly doubt Mia would joke about something as serious as Ginger's health. Besides, I don't see any reason for her to deceive you.

"Even if she did, there must be a deeper motive behind it, don't you think? Could it be possible that she's after the bone marrow you donated?"

After all, human bone marrow was considered a rarity, not readily accessible to everyone.

Timothy remained silent. In reality, he hadn't fully grasped the situation either; it was mere speculation on his part.

"But Tim, it's hard to believe Mia would fabricate such a massive lie just to obtain your bone marrow. Remember the incident with Mrs. Barrett swapping the bone marrow? Mia was furious.

"She even restrained Mrs. Barrett and Luna. You saw it all happen, didn't you? If Mia wasn't motivated by Ginger's health, why would she go to such extremes?" Caleb suggested.

"I understand. Honestly, it's just speculation on my part."

“Tim, I get that it's only a theory. But if Mia isn't doing this for her daughter, then who else could it be for? Her family? But that doesn't make sense either.

"With so many siblings in the Lane family, the probability of finding a bone marrow match among them is higher. It wouldn't be logical for Mia to turn to someone like you, who isn't directly related.” Caleb couldn't help but feel puzzled by Timothy's speculation. Timothy's expression softened slightly as he nodded. "You're right. If someone in the Lane family was ill, they could easily find a bone marrow match among themselves. There'd be no need to involve me. It seems my initial guess was likely incorrect.” Now, Mia seemed like a bird soaring in the sky, visible from a distance, yet her thoughts remained obscure.

“Tim, where would you like to go now? I've heard you've been under a lot of stress in Nord City lately. How about I take you shopping or treat you to a meal to unwind?"

“I'm here willingly. If it becomes too overwhelming, I can always return to Bern City," Timothy refused flatly.

"So, despite enduring so much, you still haven't managed to win her back."

“You're not making this any easier. Please, shut up."

Timothy picked up on the playful tone in Caleb's words and responded casually, “Let's just head to the branch office.” Now, Timothy had to address the issue with the Bowens. He certainly hadn't anticipated Ralph being the mastermind behind this collaboration.

Before long, the car pulled up outside the Barrett Group's branch office.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 914-Heath hurriedly approached the car door and addressed Timothy respectfully, "Mr. Barrett, Mr. Hopkins still hasn't shown up. We've tried reaching him multiple times.

"At first, he claimed to be busy. Now, he's not even responding to our calls. I was actually about to call you to see if you'd be interested in going to find him."

Timothy's demeanor turned cold. "Where is he now?"

"Based on our investigation, he's currently at a country club," Heath responded.

“In that case, let's head straight to the country club.” Heath promptly joined Timothy and Caleb in the car.

Caleb glanced at Timothy and asked, "Tim, how do you plan to address this situation with Mr. Hopkins? It's clear he's engaged in questionable dealings with the Bowen family.

"Maybe he's accepted a bribe or something similar. If you end this partnership, Mr. Hopkins will likely face repercussions, and Mrs. Barrett will undoubtedly demand an explanation from you."

“I've already warned my mother in the past not to cover for Uncle Ralph. If she still intends to clean up his mess this time, then so be it," Timothy stated firmly.

Either way, he would show no leniency this time.

Upon arriving at the country club, Timothy led his team directly to Ralph's location.

Shortly after their arrival, Lewis’ car also pulled up outside.

With a concerned expression, Lewis turned to his assistant, Terry McKinnon. "Why are the Barretts suddenly proposing to renegotiate the partnership? Wasn't the deal already finalized?"

Indeed, this collaboration held great importance for the Bowen family. They had even boasted about it extensively. If this partnership were to dissolve, how would they manage to get by in Nord City?

"Mr. Bowen, it seems the decision to terminate the partnership may have originated from the headquarters. My suspicion is that someone might be advocating for kickbacks or aiming to negotiate lower prices, which is why they're pushing for this decision.

"Maybe you could engage with them and consider offering a bit more in terms of compensation? After all, this deal stands to bring profits to the Bowen family."

Upon learning that the headquarters had decided to cancel the collaboration, Lewis' thoughts immediately turned to Mia's bodyguard, Timothy, who had been pushing for the termination of the partnership. For a brief moment, Lewis even entertained the notion that Timothy could potentially be the CEO of the Barrett Group.

However, after Terry's explanation, Lewis became convinced that it was the deputy manager of the branch office who was seeking additional bribes. Consequently, he deliberately made things difficult for them. Lewis was somewhat irritated. "Arrange for more funds to be prepared. Once we secure this partnership with the Barrett family, the Bowen family's influence in Nord City will skyrocket. At that point, I won't even bother to acknowledge the Lanes.” As Lewis approached the door, he was intercepted by a man standing guard.

“I'm sorry, but Mr. Hopkins is currently in a meeting with a VIP guest,” the guard explained.

Lewis countered, "What VIP guest? I had a scheduled appointment with him to discuss certain matters. We've met numerous times before, haven't we?"

Nonetheless, the guard remained unmoved. "I apologize, but Mr. Hopkins is currently unavailable to meet with anyone else.” Lewis hastily slipped a wad of cash to the guard. "We're old friends, right? Can't you just give me a hint about who Mr. Hopkins is meeting with?"

The guard swiftly took the money and whispered, "Mr. Barrett is inside.” Lewis’ expression shifted to one of shock. "Is he really here?"

This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 915-Lewis thought it would be a good idea to meet with the CEO of the Barrett Group to discuss their upcoming partnership.

The guard nodded in response. “Yes, I'm sure of it."

"So, buddy, could you please cut me some slack? I just want to have a brief chat with Mr. Barrett. Our two companies are about to collaborate, and I've only met Mr. Gomez so far. I haven't had the chance to meet Mr. Barrett yet."

Terry interjected cautiously, “It seems they have urgent matters to handle today, so it might not be the best time for you to meet with him. "Mr. Bowen, perhaps it would be best if you leave for now. After all, Mr. Barrett prefers not to be disturbed in such situations. We wouldn't want to leave a negative impression on him, you know?"

Upon hearing this, Lewis couldn't help but recall the recent discussions at the company headquarters regarding the potential termination of their partnership.

Concerned about making a negative impression on Mr. Barrett, Lewis quickly replied, "That's fine, I won't disturb him then. But could you please let Mr. Hopkins know that I stopped by?"

Terry nodded in response. As he watched Lewis depart, he breathed a sigh of relief. Who could have predicted that Timothy would personally visit Nord City?

After all, he had previously shown little interest in the affairs of the branch office.

Certainly, Timothy's sudden appearance in Nord City at this critical juncture was unexpected, and to add to the complexity, he became aware of the collaboration with the Bowen family.

Hopefully, with Ralph being his uncle, Timothy would kindly choose to overlook the situation.

Half an hour later, Timothy emerged from the room with a stern expression. “I refuse to proceed with this partnership with the Bowen family. Without my authorization, the finance department will not release any funds.

“If you insist on going ahead with the Bowens, it will be entirely your decision. You'll have to fund it yourself and bear the full consequences.” Timothy was reluctant to linger any longer. After all, Ralph had employed similar tactics in the past—acting clueless while being fully aware of his actions.

“Timothy, you little troublemaker, stop right there. What's the meaning of this? I'm your uncle, for heaven's sake. We've put in so much effort to negotiate this collaboration. And just when we're on the brink of sealing the deal, you're saying it's all off? If this gets out, how will I maintain my standing in Nord City?" Ralph argued as he tried to keep up with Timothy.

Ralph continued to chase after Timothy, pointing an accusatory finger at him. "When you kicked me out of the Barrett Group, I came to Nord City and built this subsidiary from the ground up. Do you realize it was on the brink of collapse before I stepped in? Without my efforts, would it have flourished to its current state?"

The more Ralph dwelled on it, the more his anger intensified. He was Timothy's uncle, for crying out loud.

Despite his efforts, Ralph found himself trapped in Nord City, unable to return to Bern City. Just as a partnership seemed within reach, Timothy's interference shattered his hopes.

Timothy spoke coldly, "Each branch operates under its own set of rules; it's all part of the company's regulations.” "Why does it matter if there are some trivial rules? Since you essentially own the company, isn't it all about your authority in the end? As long as you don't interfere with our collaboration here, you can pretend you're unaware, and then there won't be any issues,” Ralph countered.

“That's not an option,” Timothy replied curtly.

With those words, he made his way toward the exit.

Given the circumstances, Timothy would never consent to this collaboration, particularly with the Bowen family publicizing their partnership with the Barrett family in Nord City. Such actions could undoubtedly jeopardize the Lane family's interests in the future. Regardless, Timothy was determined not to let such foolishness continue unchecked.

“Timothy, are you trying to push me over the edge? I'm your uncle, for goodness’ sake, one of the few blood relatives you have. Do you really want to treat me so harshly?" Ralph protested.

Timothy remained silent, but Caleb stepped forward to block Ralph's path. "Shall I jog your memory about all the embezzlement and bribery you were involved in at the Barrett Group, including those shady deals you orchestrated?

“If it weren't for Tim stepping in back then, you'd probably be behind bars by now and still wouldn't be out. And yet, you have the nerve to call Tim heartless? Dealing with leeches like you, he's the one who's really got the short end of the stick,” Caleb said matter-of-factly.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 916-"This is my family matter, why is it any concern of yours?" Ralph retorted.

Caleb scoffed disdainfully. “Sure, it's none of my business. But I advise you to cancel your dealings with the Bowen family promptly. Give back whatever you've gained from them.

"Otherwise, if the collaboration falls apart and you end up facing legal consequences, Timothy won't be able to protect you here. Remember, this is Nord City."

Ralph countered, “As you pointed out, this is indeed a branch office, and within the framework of the Barrett Group's regulations, I have the authority to manage collaborations here in Nord City.

"Despite Timothy's position as CEO, he cannot simply order me to terminate the partnership. He, too, must adhere to the established procedures.” Nonetheless, Ralph had already signed the partnership agreement with the Bowen family before Timothy's protocols came into play. This meant that even Timothy had no means to reverse this situation.

Glancing back at Ralph, Timothy retorted, "If you're determined to invite disaster, then I won't stop you."

“Timothy, what do you mean? I'm your uncle; how can you speak to me like this?"

With no intention of staying any longer, Timothy turned on his heel and left the country club.

Caleb settled into the seat in the car beside Timothy. "I figured your uncle would react like this, but I didn't expect you to confront him so directly. It's ridiculous that he still refuses to see reason. How much do you reckon he took in bribes from the Bowen family?"

“The real issue lies in the plots of land they acquired. The Bowen family had no legitimate claim to them. Hence, they teamed up with Uncle Ralph, using the Barrett Group as a cover to first secure the land before transferring it back to the Bowens. Because the Barrett Group isn't based in Nord City, they could also benefit from various subsidies."

It was clear to Timothy that these two parties were working together closely.

Yesterday, Timothy had instructed Heath to delve into the details of the partnership with the Bowens, hoping to uncover any hidden agendas. It only took a brief review to identify the loophole in their plans.

"But what if Mr. Hopkins refuses to cancel the partnership with the Bowen family? It could take a day or two to go through the formal procedures,” Caleb expressed his concerns.

Timothy reassured him, "We won't need to follow all the formalities. I'll personally address the issue and officially terminate the partnership with the Bowen family during the signing ceremony two days from now. "Sticking to procedures may be time-consuming. But as the CEO of the Barrett Group, my direct objection to the collaboration means that even if a contract is signed later, no funds will be released."

Timothy focused on company matters as soon as he arrived back at the five-star hotel. He remained engrossed in his work until dinnertime. Rubbing his neck, Timothy turned to Heath and inquired, "How are things at the hospital?"

"Mr. Barrett, according to the hospital updates, Ms. Ginger was discharged shortly after you left," Heath reported.

"She's already discharged?" Timothy's eyes widened in surprise.

Caleb interjected, "Tim, based on what I saw, Ginger's recovery seems to be going well. Isn't her discharge a positive development? Nobody wants to stay in the hospital indefinitely.” However, Timothy couldn't shake off his suspicion that Mia intentionally postponed arranging his visit to Ginger. He found it odd that Ginger was promptly discharged shortly after his visit to the hospital.

It all appeared too coincidental to him, deepening his growing unease. Turning to Heath, Timothy instructed, "Ensure someone keeps an eye on Ginger. Don't overlook any details related to her."

Timothy still felt that something was off.

Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, Caleb spoke up, "Why not ask Ginger directly?"

Timothy hesitated for a moment; he didn't want to involve a child in adult matters.

Despite this, Caleb had already dialed Ginger's smartwatch. Timothy narrowed his eyes and questioned, "Where did you get her contact details?"

"It was the number they left at the hospital,” Caleb replied, shooting Timothy a smug look.

Shortly after, Ginger picked up the call. Caleb wasted no time and asked her directly, “Ginger, I'm aware of everything. Are you really ill?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 917-Caleb decided to be direct, hoping to catch Ginger off guard.

After all, it was easy to deceive children with just a few words.

Upon hearing Caleb's question, Timothy grew somewhat uneasy. Why couldn't Caleb be more subtle?

Since the phone was on speaker, Timothy could hear Ginger's voice on the other end as well.

Just then, Ginger's sweet, childish voice came through, "I'm not sick, you're the one who's sick!"

Caleb's expression shifted to one of surprise, and he shot a glance at Timothy. Could it be that Timothy's suspicion was correct?

Timothy silently signaled with his eyes for Caleb to continue asking. Clearing his throat, Caleb pressed on, "Ginger, if you're not ill, why did your mom ask for bone marrow donations last time?"

There was a pause on the phone before Ginger replied, "To help me get well, obviously."

"Ginger, don't play games. You just admitted you're not sick. I know the secret between you and your mom."

Ginger was momentarily caught off guard, feeling a bit flustered. However, she quickly regained her composure and responded seriously, "Are you silly? Mommy told me that I'm all better now, so I'm not sick anymore."

Caleb was taken aback. It made sense when she explained it that way. He prodded, "Ginger, it wouldn't be fun if you put it like that."

"Well then, let me share something interesting.” Glancing at Timothy, Caleb asked, "What's this fascinating topic?"

“I'm actually an alien,” Ginger said while stifling a giggle.

An alien?

Caleb was baffled by Ginger's claim. "Ginger, how did you become an alien?"

"Because I am one! That's why I got better so fast. But don't tell Daddy. He doesn't know Mommy and I are aliens.” Caleb was at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.

A wry smile formed on Timothy's lips as he listened to Ginger's imaginative explanation.

Eventually, Caleb ended the call, feeling thoroughly puzzled. "I thought I was making progress. Do you reckon what Ginger said was true or false?"

Timothy remained composed. "What do you think?"

Turning to Heath, Caleb inquired, "What's your perspective on this? Kids typically don't lie, do they?"

Heath replied earnestly, "It's commonly understood that children don't usually lie, but they do have a tendency to make things up.” Upon hearing the words "make things up,” Caleb fell silent.

Indeed, Ginger had gone as far as claiming she was an alien.

With Ginger's serious demeanor, Heath might have almost believed her if the idea hadn't seemed so far-fetched.

It became evident that from the moment Caleb questioned Ginger's illness, none of her claims were trustworthy.

Caleb held his head in frustration. "Why do I feel like I've done something stupid?

He couldn't believe he had taken a child's words seriously and even tried to pry the truth out of her.

In the end, Caleb realized he had been played for a fool.

What made it worse was that he had initially believed Ginger's claims. Timothy couldn't help but sarcastically quip, “Well, now you know." Unbeknownst to Caleb, Timothy had also briefly entertained the possibility of Ginger's claim.

Observing from nearby, Heath's expression grew increasingly perplexed.

Timothy and Caleb were prominent figures in Bern City, renowned for their strategic brilliance and decisive leadership in the business arena. Yet here they were, attempting to test a three-year-old!

Heath certainly couldn't comprehend the rationale behind their actions. After disconnecting her Apple Watch, Ginger's demeanor shifted to one of concern. "Sage, what should I do? Did I make a mistake?"

Sage responded with an aloof expression, "You're so stupid.” Tears welled up in Ginger's eyes as she protested, "Sage, I'm not stupid.” Feeling disheartened, Ginger leaned closer to Sage and asked, "Sage, I didn't let anything slip, did 1?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 918-Sage set aside the paper he had been holding. "You were quick to act just now. It's a good thing I was here with you." When Ginger received the call on her Apple Watch earlier, Sage happened to be nearby. Upon hearing Caleb's words, he immediately sensed it was a ruse. Fortunately, Sage discreetly stepped in to prevent Ginger from revealing too much, even going as far as jotting down a response for her on paper. Given the ambiguity of the conversation, Caleb likely wouldn't take Ginger's words seriously. Resting her chin on her hand, Ginger pondered, "Why doesn't Mommy let Daddy know about you? If he knew you were unwell, he'd surely shower you with gifts.” "Hmph, I'm not interested in his presents," Sage replied with a serious expression. After all, Sage wasn't as gullible as Ginger. He was well aware of how Timothy had abandoned Mia. Had it not been for Mia's brothers finding her in time, she would have faced considerable hardship. These were not matters that Timothy could simply dismiss with a few casual words and some inexpensive gifts. "Sage, Daddy really isn't that awful. He buys me so many gifts and often texts me to ask if anyone is bothering me." "Don't be fooled by him. Mommy hasn't forgiven him yet. You're just a little traitor!" Sage exclaimed. At the mention of "little traitor,” Ginger immediately grew anxious. "I'm not a little traitor! I will always support Mommy!" "But you were just praising that man a moment ago! You're being a little traitor!" Furious, tears welled up in Ginger's eyes; she certainly didn't consider herself a betrayer. Just then, Mia pushed open the door and entered the ward. "What's going on? Are you two arguing?" Ginger rose to her feet, huffing indignantly. "You're so dumb, Sage. I don't want to talk to you anymore." With that, she stormed out of the ward without looking back. Mia couldn't help but glance at Sage. "What happened?" "She's just a bit petty, getting worked up over a few words." "But she's your younger sister; you should be kinder to her." Sage replied arrogantly, “I'm doing her a favor by telling her the truth. You all spoil her too much. She might end up being taken advantage of in the future.” Seeing Sage behave like a little adult, Mia couldn't help but feel exasperated. "Stop acting so grown-up. You're only four years old, you're not a forty or fifty-year-old man." As Mia spoke, she affectionately tousled Sage's hair. Sage's expression shifted uneasily as he asked, "Mommy, now that I'm feeling better, when will you send that man away from Nord City?" Mia paused briefly before replying, "He'll be leaving soon. Why do you ask?" “It's nothing. Since I've recovered from my illness, I don't need that man's assistance anymore. It's pointless for him to stay around." "I understand. You don't need to concern yourself with him." Mia's main focus at the moment was Sage's well-being. Thus, following their ruse with Timothy at the hospital today, Mia promptly brought Ginger to visit Sage. While Sage's recovery was progressing positively, he hadn't completely regained his health. Mia had initially believed that with a timely bone marrow transplant, Sage would fully recover and lead a normal life like any other kid. However, reality didn't always align with expectations. Despite this, Sage's health had shown remarkable improvement. He was now able to attend kindergarten, albeit with some precautions due to his medical condition. For Mia, seeing Sage well was a relief in itself. She couldn't help but sneak a glance at Sage, noticing his uncanny resemblance to Timothy. Mia's gaze grew complex as she asked, "Sage, would you like to meet him?" The "him" she referred to was Timothy.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 919-Glancing at Mia, Sage inquired, "Mommy, why are you asking this question?"

Given Ginger's affection for Timothy, Mia was interested in comprehending Sage's viewpoint as well.

A smile graced Mia's lips as she responded, "Just curious, that's all.” "Mommy, I have no interest in seeing him. Ginger might have been influenced, but not me."

Sage's stance was unwavering; he had no intention of acknowledging Timothy.

Mia couldn't help but notice the striking similarities between Sage and Timothy, extending beyond mere physical resemblance to encompass their personalities.

Therefore, Sage's hesitation to acknowledge Timothy didn't come as a surprise.

Two men, one older and one younger, both exhibiting a common streak of stubbornness.

Mia offered Sage a comforting pat on the head. "It's alright. However you choose to engage with him, it's entirely your decision. Mommy won't meddle.” "Mommy, does that mean you won't intervene if we choose to accept that man in the future?"

Feeling a pang of sorrow, Mia replied, "Yes, I won't interfere."

After all, she believed that every child deserves to have a father.

Sage spoke sincerely, "Mommy, since that man didn't want us before, I won't acknowledge him now. Don't let his sweet talk fool you." "Mommy won't," Mia assured him.

Observing Sage thrive and grow stirred a complex array of emotions within Mia. When Sage was born, doctors had predicted he wouldn't survive past a month.

Yet, in what felt like the blink of an eye, he was already four years old. At dinner, Ginger and Sage eventually made amends, their earlier argument seemingly forgotten.

As Mia checked her phone, she spotted a missed call from Peyton. Stepping outside to return the call, she asked, "What's up?"

"Ms. Mia, remember how you tasked me with keeping an eye on Mr. Barrett? Well, today he went straight to the Barrett Group's branch office. I suspect it's probably to handle the partnership with the Bowen family."

"Okay, thanks for letting me know," Mia said before hanging up.

She had expected Timothy to take charge of the situation. However, Ralph's involvement would undoubtedly complicate matters. Regardless, it appeared that Timothy would encounter some trouble ahead.

Another day had passed.

At the luxurious five-star hotel, Timothy found himself immersed in managing the conglomerate's affairs. Having been absent for several days, there was a considerable backlog of work demanding his attention.

Upon concluding a video conference, he turned to Heath and inquired, "When is the signing ceremony with the Bowen family scheduled?" “It's set for 2:00 pm, at The Grand Auburn Hotel," Heath responded promptly.

"Very well, is everything arranged?" Timothy asked, his eyes glinting with resolve.

He was determined to thwart any potential partnership between the Barrett Group's branch office and the Bowen family.

In the past, Timothy had never directly overseen the operations of the Nord City branch.

Given the Lane family's considerable influence in the city, they consistently undermined the branch's business operations.

Timothy understood the underlying reasons and therefore refrained from imposing any demands on the subsidiary's performance.

Despite these obstacles, Timothy had no desire to pursue a partnership with a company such as the Bowen Group.

Caleb cast a glance at Timothy and inquired, "Any updates from Mrs. Barrett's end?"

Given Timothy's recent visit to the subsidiary to discuss terminating the partnership, it seemed likely that Ralph would enlist Sharon's intervention.

Before Timothy could respond, his phone buzzed with an incoming call from Sharon.

Waving his phone in his hand, he commented, "Well, speak of the devil, right?"

Caleb cleared his throat before saying, "I was just asking casually, but what a coincidence.” Timothy glanced at his phone but chose not to answer.

He was well aware of Sharon's purpose for calling, but he had no intention of complying this time.

Putting his phone into his back pocket, Timothy turned and made his way outside.

Once everyone was in the car, Caleb broke the silence. "Hey, Tim, do you think Mia will show up?"

Timothy quipped, "You're the one who asked Mia to come."

Caleb paused, feeling a bit sheepish. Had mentioning her name struck a nerve?

Taking out his phone, Caleb suggested, "I'll give her a call and find out.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 920-Timothy shot a glance at Caleb. “I can handle these minor issues myself.” “I understand. I just thought it would be amusing to have Mia witness the spectacle, you know? It'll be quite satisfying, and it would be a shame if she missed out. And with Mia's touch, the Bowens might squirm a little more."

Soon, Mia's phone rang with Caleb's call.

Glancing at the caller ID, she answered, "What's up?"

"Have you forgotten what today is? It's time to step out and enjoy the show," Caleb reminded her.

Mia, of course, was well aware of what Caleb meant by “enjoy the show."

Nonetheless, she found herself taken aback. "Wasn't the partnership with the Bowen family supposed to be terminated? Why are they still proceeding with the signing ceremony?"

Mia had assumed that the ceremony would no longer take place.

At first, she felt a twinge of disappointment, realizing she might miss witnessing the Bowen family's embarrassment firsthand.

Yet, as it unfolded, she was in for a surprise!

Caleb elaborated, "Initially, the plan was to scrap the signing ceremony altogether, but you know how stubborn Tim's uncle can be. So, Tim has decided to unveil everything during the ceremony itself. Might as well give everyone a taste of reality, right?"

"Ah, I understand now. Well, it looks like there'll be some entertainment after all,” Mia remarked.

"So, are you joining us to witness the Bowen family's downfall?"

A grin spread across Mia's face as she replied, "Absolutely, I wouldn't miss it for the world."

Indeed, the opportunity to see the Bowens being exposed was too enticing to pass up.

After all, there were currently widespread speculations about the Bowen family joining forces with the Barrett family to collectively suppress the Lanes.

If Mia were to personally attend and witness the confrontation today, it would undoubtedly serve as compelling evidence.

After ending the call, Mia swiveled her chair toward Peyton. "I need to step out for a bit. Please, cancel this afternoon's meeting."

Peyton inquired, "Ms. Mia, are you going to the Bowen family's signing ceremony?"

“Indeed, I am. How could I possibly resist such a spectacle?"

With that, Mia grabbed her bag and exited the office. She was determined to be present to witness the Bowen family's facade crumble firsthand!

How dare they brazenly spread unfounded rumors about a potential marriage agreement involving her!

After all, Mia wasn't a fool. Why would she ever entertain the idea of being interested in anyone from the Bowen family?

Without delay, Mia headed straight to the hotel where the signing ceremony was taking place. It was conveniently located in the central business district, just a brief ten-minute drive away.

Upon reaching the venue, Mia couldn't help but notice a group of reporters stationed outside.

It was evident that the Bowen family had spared no effort in orchestrating this event!

As soon as Mia arrived, Connie approached with a smug demeanor. "Mia, why did you come alone? Where's your penniless bodyguard?" "He hasn't arrived yet; he's still on his way,” Mia replied.

"Not here yet? Mia, are you trying to make excuses out of guilt? I mean, isn't he supposed to be your bodyguard? How could he not be by your side? It's pretty obvious you're feeling guilty," Connie retorted. Mia responded solemnly, "Given his role as the CEO of Barrett Group, he's buried in work. He can't constantly be by my side as a bodyguard.” With a smug expression, Lewis joined the conversation. "Mia, it seems like you're still resorting to lies, huh? Didn't you claim he was the CEO of the Barrett Group? Luckily, Mr. Gomez is here today. Maybe you should call him over and confront him directly!"

Connie added, "Exactly, Mia's just trying to cover up her guilt."

Taken aback, Mia asked, "Wait, did you say Mr. Gomez is here?"

But that didn't make sense. Wasn't Caleb supposed to accompany Timothy?

They should still be on their way.

Glancing at the young man beside him, Lewis spoke up, "That's correct. Allow me to introduce you. This is Mr. Gomez!"

"You're telling me he's Caleb?"

"Yes, that's him. Caleb, also known as Mr. Gomez. Mia, it's time to open your eyes and see clearly. The truth is undeniable, and falsehoods won't endure,” Lewis said confidently.

As Mia observed the young man standing beside Lewis, her disbelief was evident. Was he supposed to be Caleb?

Could there be some sort of misunderstanding?

It appeared that someone in Nord City was impersonating Caleb, attempting to deceive people.