Ch. 931..940

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 931-Mia observed Connie with a sardonic smile, noticing her lack of refinement and tendency to react impulsively, reminiscent of someone with no class.

Besides, Connie had never regarded Mia highly, so witnessing her frustration brought Mia a sense of gratification.

Connie stammered, "B-But didn't Mia mention that she didn’t want our apology?"

"Whether Mia desires your apology is irrelevant. What matters is the sincerity behind it, which will determine the fate of the Bowen Group," Caleb interjected.

Indeed, Connie and Lewis formed an odd pair, often abusing their authority to intimidate others yet faltering when faced with resistance.

Mia deliberately glanced at Connie and remarked, "Did you catch that? Can't any of you from the Bowen family understand basic language?"

Although Mia wasn't particularly interested in receiving an apology from the Bowen family, witnessing Connie in such a sorry state brought her some satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Lewis exchanged several meaningful glances with Connie, recognizing the need to tread carefully.

Despite her reluctance, Connie turned to Mia and said, "Ms. Lane, we admit there was a misunderstanding on our company's part earlier, and we sincerely hope you can overlook it."

Mia idly toyed with her nails and remarked, "So, you expect me to simply let it slide? Unfortunately, your family doesn't wield that much influence."

Gritting her teeth in frustration, Connie questioned, "What exactly do you want from us, Ms. Lane?"

Mia locked eyes with Connie and asserted firmly, “Your son has left a trail of three failed marriages, each resulting in the acquisition and subsequent bankruptcy of his ex-wives' family businesses. It's time to settle those debts." "Why should we?"

"Don't you lose sleep at night over all the money you've squandered?"

Upon hearing Mia's stern words, a flicker of guilt briefly passed through Connie's eyes, but she swiftly composed herself and countered, "Ms. Lane, our family affairs are private matters. They're not your concern.” Mia's expression hardened as she retorted, "Then today, I'll take matters into my own hands. If you refuse to comply, your apology means nothing to me."

Internally, Connie simmered with frustration, silently repeating to herself. "Well, if she won't accept it, then so be it. I wasn't exactly thrilled about apologizing in the first place.” Connie remained skeptical that a prestigious family from Bern City could truly stir up trouble in Nord City.

After all, the Bowen family had a longstanding presence in Nord City. Surely, the Barrett family wouldn't dare to challenge them on their own turf.

Although Connie harbored doubts about the threat posed by the Barrett Group, she acquiesced due to Lewis’ potential business partnership with them.

Now that Mia had dismissed the need for an apology, Connie reasoned that it was no longer her concern.

In the next moment, Caleb turned to Timothy, asserting, "Since the Bowens refuse to apologize, there's no need for leniency."

Timothy's tone was steely as he declared, "The collaboration between the Barrett Group and the Bowen family is hereby terminated.

"Furthermore, the Barrett Group's acquisition team will arrive in Nord City tomorrow, and within a week, the Bowen Group will no longer exist in this city.” Lewis’ face drained of color at Timothy's ominous words, while Connie scoffed dismissively, countering, "You like to talk big, don't you? Don't forget, the Bowen family holds considerable influence here in Nord City. We're not ones to cower here."

Just as Connie voiced her defiance, Lewis forcefully pushed her aside, his anger evident. "Mom, if you can't contribute anything constructive, it's better to remain silent! Do you realize the predicament you've put me in?" Connie stumbled backward, falling flat on her back. Looking up with dismay, she protested, “Lewis, why did you push me? I was only speaking the truth. Don't underestimate the Bowens’ influence in Nord City!

"While the Barrett family may be powerful in Bern City, here in Nord City, they're inconsequential. Their subsidiary here is merely a minor entity, hardly worth mentioning. Why are you still fearful of them?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 932-"Mom, please, just stay quiet! Our family's partnership with them is already over. Do you want to make things worse for me?" Lewis cautioned.

"Who said anything about canceling the partnership between the subsidiary and the Bowen Group?” Just then, a middle-aged man entered the hotel lobby. He addressed Lewis directly, saying, "Apologies for the delay. Traffic was a nightmare, and I had some last-minute tasks to handle. But just because I'm late doesn't mean our collaboration is off the table."

A wave of relief swept over Lewis as he caught sight of Ralph. "You made it after all. I was starting to worry you wouldn't show up.” When Lewis first encountered the CEO of the Barrett Group, he had mentally prepared himself for the inevitable collapse of their collaboration.

With the head office seemingly unwilling to cooperate, Lewis had little hope left. However, Ralph's arrival sparked a glimmer of optimism.

Perhaps there was still a chance to reverse the situation, especially given the considerable investment Lewis had put into Ralph.

As Ralph entered the room, he wasted no time getting down to business. "Enough talk. Let's proceed with signing the contract.” Lewis was momentarily surprised by Ralph's assertiveness. He hadn't anticipated such determination from him to proceed with their partnership.

Pausing for a moment, Lewis glanced at Timothy before stating, “But the CEO of the Barrett Group mentioned his desire to cancel the partnership with the Bowen family."

Ralph's demeanor hardened. "We don't need to heed outsiders’ opinions. I make the decisions regarding our collaboration.

"As the general manager of the subsidiary, it's within my authority to manage this business. Even if he's the CEO of the Barrett Group, he has no jurisdiction over today's signing."

Lewis paused, considering Ralph's words carefully. "But our collaboration ultimately depends on approval and funding from the head office. Without their consent, our partnership can't proceed."

“Don't worry about that," Ralph reassured Lewis. "Timothy won't be able to hinder our collaboration, regardless of his position as the CEO of the Barrett Group.” Upon hearing this, Lewis’ expression shifted to surprise. Could it be that Ralph still wielded influence over Timothy? There were rumors that Ralph had been demoted from the head office to the Nord City branch. Suddenly, Timothy's voice cut through the tension, cold and authoritative. "Unless I give my approval and sign off on this deal, your signatures today will carry no weight whatsoever."

Ralph's expression twisted with a mixture of anger and humiliation. He pointed accusingly at Timothy and retorted, “Timothy, I'm your uncle, for crying out loud!

"This collaboration is a lucrative opportunity. You have no right to terminate the partnership between me and the Bowen family!"

Lewis was pleasantly surprised to learn about their relationship. "Mr. Hopkins, you're Mr. Barrett's uncle?"

How had he missed this crucial detail before?

This newfound revelation sparked a glimmer of hope. With Ralph being Timothy's uncle, his opinion carried considerable weight as an elder family member.

If Ralph were to advocate for their partnership, Timothy would undoubtedly find it challenging to oppose his uncle's stance.

With a smug demeanor, Ralph adjusted his tie and remarked, "Well, I refrained from mentioning it earlier to avoid unnecessary complications. Plus, I didn't want anyone to presume that my success was solely attributed to my nephew."

Lewis nodded eagerly, a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. It seemed that today's collaboration could indeed proceed smoothly after all.

Observing Ralph's audacious behavior, Mia couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Was he truly making such statements in Timothy's presence? Did he believe that Timothy was oblivious to it all?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 933-Standing nearby, Timothy stated firmly, “I've made it clear before—there's no possibility of a partnership between the Barrett family and the Bowen family.” Connie quickly stepped in, saying, "Mr. Barrett, please remember that this contract was set by your uncle. As a younger member of the family, it might not be suitable for you to go against his decision.” Without missing a beat, Timothy pressed on, "Since you all seem so keen to work with Uncle Ralph, he will no longer hold the position of general manager at the Barrett Group subsidiary. I'll instruct the HR department to issue his dismissal notice immediately."

Ralph responded with a cold scoff, “Timothy, don't think for a moment that threatening to dismiss me will have any impact. The position of subsidiary general manager was never my ambition anyway.

"Remember, I entered into these negotiations after careful consideration. If you fail to see the value in this opportunity, there are plenty who will."

Lewis hesitated before speaking, “But, Mr. Hopkins, what the Bowen Group values is the societal impact and influence that the Barrett Group provides. Without the backing of the Barrett Group, our project simply cannot proceed.” Lewis’ cutting words struck Ralph hard, bruising his pride. Furious, he lashed out, "Without my efforts, would the Bowen family even have had this collaboration opportunity?

“This contract could have succeeded independently, without relying on your family's support. Your lack of vision is staggering.

“It's no surprise the Bowen Group remains a small entity. If you're not interested in our partnership, there are plenty who are eager to collaborate with me!"

Ralph began to turn away, but Lewis halted him, insisting, "Hold on. If you're no longer interested in working with our family, perhaps you should return the stuff I previously gave you."

Ralph's expression soured instantly, erupting in anger, “You're spouting nonsense! What gifts did I receive from you? It was your family who begged for this partnership and sent trivial tokens. I didn't even pay them any attention.” “If you truly have no regard for them, then it's only fair to return everything,” Lewis countered firmly.

"I already told you, I had no use for those items; I got rid of them ages ago. If you want them, feel free to search through the garbage,” Ralph replied defiantly.

Nevertheless, Lewis refused to back down. "Did you also discard the cash I gave you?"

Ralph's anger flared, his embarrassment evident. "How dare you speak to me like this! Do you have any idea who I am? I'm the uncle of the Barrett Group's president. Watch your words, or you'll regret it," he threatened. Lewis' demeanor hardened. "Enough with the bravado. Sure, you're Mr. Barrett's uncle, I'll give you that. But in terms of our partnership, you've contributed nothing.

"So, what's the point of flaunting your connection? Without the backing of the Barrett Group, you're nothing to me."

Despite Ralph's relation to Timothy, it held no sway in this situation since Timothy didn't approve of the collaboration.

Pushing Lewis aside, Ralph declared, "I don't see the point in continuing this discussion. Since our partnership is terminated, I'm leaving!"

"Hold it right there. You can't just walk away like that. You must return everything I gave you, including the money. If you refuse, this issue won't be settled today!"

Lewis had a reputation for being cunning and opportunistic. If he managed to deceive his ex-wives out of their fortunes, it was evident he had ulterior motives.

With the partnership now dissolved, it was only logical for him to seek to reclaim whatever he had given as a bribe to Ralph.

However, Ralph, accustomed to his own authority and privilege, was hesitant to let go of what he had acquired.

Instead, he launched into a barrage of insults at Lewis, sparking an immediate physical altercation between the two.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 934-Observing with concern, Connie exclaimed, "Why are they fighting? Are all of you guards useless? Can't you step in to help Mr. Bowen? What if he ends up with severe injuries?"

Mia, too, watched the unfolding spectacle before her.

She had expected Ralph's arrival to bring about some unexpected turn of events during the signing ceremony, but everything seemed to proceed without any unforeseen incidents.

As long as Timothy stepped forward and declared the partnership termination, Ralph's actions wouldn't alter the outcome.

Nonetheless, Mia hadn't anticipated Ralph accepting numerous favors from the Bowen family. The urgency with which they demanded their return suggested substantial benefits were involved.

Mia couldn't shake the memory of Ralph's expulsion from the Barrett Group for corruption and bribery.

It was Sharon who had to use her own funds to conceal his misconduct, ultimately sparing him from imprisonment.

After all these years, it was astonishing to see that Ralph hadn't changed his ways.

If Timothy hadn't coincidentally come across the Bowen family boasting about their partnership with the Barrett Group in Nord City, Ralph might have managed to secure the contract.

Even if Timothy were to intervene later, it would likely still lead to some losses.

Indeed, having such an uncle felt like inheriting generations of misfortune.

Thankfully, Ginger and Sage had six uncles, each of whom was exceptionally capable, unlike Ralph.

Meanwhile, the bodyguards quickly subdued Ralph, leaving him unable to fight back.

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At that moment, Ralph reached out toward Timothy, pleading, "Help me! Are you just going to stand by and watch your uncle get beaten to death?"

Timothy's response was cold and unwavering. "l warned you earlier.” "Timothy Barrett, you are a heartless monster!"

Mia raised;an eyebrow, turning to Ralph. "Why not just return what iy rightfully belongs to him? Lewis only wants his belongings back. If. fou hand-them over, there won'tbe any need for further violence.” Content bélongs to FindNovel.net © Initially, Lewis had feared incurring Timothy's resentment. However, witnessing Timothy's evident disdain for his supposed uncle dispelled those concerns.

Ralph's face contorted into a sneer as he glared at Mia. "What right do you have to speak here? You're just a woman who was ousted from the Barrett family! Are you even worthy?"

Mia's expression turned cold upon hearing his words. "Despite the passage of time, it seems that the Barretts remain unchanged."

In a flash, Peyton strode forward and delivered resounding slap to Ralph's cheek. "Who do you think >

you are {e/criticize Ms. Mia? Takea good ook at yourself before passing judgment on others. Do you even the right?” Content beféngs to FindNovel.net ©“ Stunned by the slap, Ralph turned to Mia. "Aren't you just a lowly orphan? How dare you call yourself an heiress?"

A nearby journalist interjected, "Ms. Lane is not an orphan. She is the long-lost heiress of the Lane family, the foremost aristocratic household in Norc City."

Ralph's face turned pale. "What? She's the missing heiress of the Lane family?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 935-Ralph gazed at Mia in disbelief, struggling to comprehend the situation.

While he had heard rumors about the long-lost heiress of the Lane family being discovered after many years, she had always maintained a low profile and seldom made public appearances.

Consequently, Ralph had no idea what the supposed heiress looked like.

Besides, his social standing in Nord City was far from that of the Lane family, and he had never crossed paths with the rumored heiress.

To Ralph, Mia was merely a woman who had been expelled from the Barrett family.

Now, she had suddenly risen to the position of heiress in the influential Lane family of Nord City!

This sudden transformation left Ralph feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Unable to swallow his pride, Ralph attempted to assert himself, addressing Mia, "Even if you're the heiress of the Lane family, what does it matter?

You're still a daughter-in-law in the Barrett family. You should show me some resp—"

Before Ralph could complete his sentence, Peyton swiftly delivered another resounding slap, cutting him off.

"For individuals such as yourself, a slap represents the utmost respect you'll ever receive. And if that's not enough for you, I'm more than willing to oblige with a few additional strikes,” Peyton quipped.

Ralph found himself utterly defenseless against the barrage of slaps. He continued to mutter curses and threats toward Mia, attempting to salvage hi dignity.

However, Mia had no interest in engaging with Ralph any further.

At that moment, several men in suits entered and approached Connie and Lewis. "We are representatives of the Lane Law Firm, and our purpose here is to address the recent incidents involving your family.

"Your actions have severely damaged the reputation of the Lanes, leading us to file a lawsuit against you.

"Also, the Lane Group's acquisition team has already commenced the acquisition process of the Bowen Group. They will assume control of your company by tomorrow.

"It would be wise for you to sign the documents and depart discreetly. Otherwise, you'll receive no compensation, and you'll face investigations and legal repercussions."

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However, Lewis remained silent, lost in his despair.

In a last-ditch effort, Connie rushed toward Mia and pleaded, "Ms. Lane, this is entirely our fault! Please, don't stoop to our level. I beg for your forgiveness. I'm even willing to kneel if necessary!"

Observing Connie kneel before her, Mia abruptly stepped aside. "Don't try this stunt with me. I'm not falling for it," she said firmly.

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"It's too late for that! Once the Bowen Group goes bankrupt and its assets are liquidated, they'll be distributed directly to them anyway."

Mia didn't trust a word that came from Connie's mouth. Someone with such a lack of integrity held no credibility in her eyes.

Connie was furious, her lips turning pale. "You… you're driving our entire family to ruin! How can a woman like you be so heartless?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 936-The rest of the Bowen family members joined in, echoing Connie's plea, "Exactly. Ms. Lane, you're a prominent figure. Please, don't lower yourself to

our level."

"Ms. Lane, if you drive our entire family to ruin, it will tarnish the Lane family's reputation as well."

Mia observed as the Bowen family's members gathered on the ground, tears streaming down their faces in an attempt to sway her emotionally.

However, Mia remained unmoved, finding their actions somewhat amusing.

She turned to Peyton and inquired, "Are they here?"

Peyton respectfully confirmed, "Yes, they've arrived.”

Facing the hotel lobby, Mia spotted three women striding in with determination.

A faint smile tugged at Mia's lips as she remarked, "Ah, the debt collectors have arrived. Every action has consequences, and accountability must be

taken. Don't come looking for sympathy from me."

Recognizing the trio, Connie's face turned pale. "What... what are you doing here? You're not even qualified to attend an event of this caliber.”

Ignoring Connie's protests, the three women advanced toward her, delivering a barrage of slaps to her face.

"You clueless old hag, do you honestly believe the Bowen family still holds any power? You're headed straight for bankruptcy!"

"That's right. Now that you've angered not only the Lane family but also the foremost powerhouse in Nord City—the Barrett family, do you think

there's any prospect left for the Bowen family?"

"You old hag, you're the reason my family's business went under! My father couldn't bear the burden and ended up taking his own life by jumping off :

building. I'll never forget what you've done!"

Connie found herself surrounded and confronted by the three women, with Mia observing from the sidelines. It was like a drama playing out before

her eyes.

Addressing the nearby journalists, Mia instructed, "There's no need to divulge all these details. Stick to the relevant information."

The reporters watched in astonishment as the dramatic scene unfolded before them; it was truly riveting.

Beside Mia, Peyton offered a reassuring smile, saying, "We'll review all your statements beforehand. I've already informed your superiors about this."

The reporters nodded in agreement.

This was truly a nerve-wracking experience.

Lewis rushed to Connie's defense upon witnessing her being attacked. However, the three women had also brought their respective family members

along.

Overpowered, Connie and Lewis were quickly subdued, subjected to a relentless onslaught of blows that left them battered and bruised.

Having observed the Bowens' predicament, Mia turned away, slipping on her sunglasses. "Alright, the show's over. Let's go."

With her brother's attorneys already on-site, Mia knew she had to leave promptly.

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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 937-Mia smiled faintly upon hearing that from the lawyer.

This legal team was affiliated with Dominic's company. As a loving brother, he would always ask them to deal with the case whenever awful rumors of her spread online.

The high frequency of such instruction was enough for them to know that Dominic was protective of Mia.

Meanwhile, Caleb was at a loss of words after hearing that.

He finally realized that one characteristic that ran in the Lane family—the Lane brothers were overprotective of Mia!

If that was the case, Timothy might lose his ground!

Timothy's expression darkened, as no one had ever spoken that way to him directly.

Sensing the shift in his mood, Mia turned around to stand next to the lawyers.

She faced Timothy. "Mr. Barret, I think my lawyers have straightened things out with you. I don't have time to have dinner with you."

She stared at the man standing before her. Although her emotions were swirling on the inside, it was completely different from four years ago.

Despite the frustration, he softened his tone and asked, "When will you have time then?"

"I'm not sure, but I think it's best you buy the earliest flight back, Mr. Barrett. Dominic will find out where you are soon. And you know the aftermath.” Dominic was different from her other brothers. Once he took action against Timothy, the latter wouldn't have any chance to fight back, let alone disguise himself as her bodyguard.

Mia turned and left the hotel, slowly walking away from him fearlessly.

Caleb sighed, "Tim, I think it's going to be difficult for you to win her heart back."

Timothy withdrew his gaze. "That's not going to stop me."

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Were the Lanes trying to kill them—or to be more exact—were they trying to kill Timothy?

Heath nodded. "Yes. Mr. Barrett, what should we do now? Should we call for help?"

Although Dominic had sent an assassin after him, Timothy could call for help from Bern City.

They had to protect Timothy no matter what happened.

Regardless, he appeared relatively calm. "There's nothing to rush.” Caleb couldn't believe his ears. "We should at least make sure we're safe before doing anything!"

The Lane family would never spare them.

Timothy glanced at Heath. "Buy the earliest flight tickets to Bern City."

"Tim, are you sure you're going to leave like this? Well, it is a wise choice to head back at this moment, but what are you going to do in the future?

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If Timothy couldn't come close to Mia, how was he going to win her heart back?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 938-"Who says I'm leaving? Let's head to the hospital now," Timothy responded.

Frustration gnawed at Caleb. "What for?"

Timothy got into the car. "To check Ginger's medical record." His tone was monotonous.

"Tim, are you suspecting that Mia is hiding something from you?"

"Yes." Timothy gave Heath a brief look. "Any updates from the guy investigating in the hospital?"

"Nothing yet. I'll call him for follow-ups now."

"It's fine. Tell him to meet me outside the hospital. I have something to ask him."

Clouds of doubt were shrouding Timothy. He had to look into the matter in the hospital in person.

Heath said cautiously, "But the earliest flight back to Bern City is an hour later. We still have time to rush back to the airport now. Otherwise, we will have to wait for two hours."

Reclining in his seat, Timothy responded, "Who says that I'm going to the airport?"

Caleb arched his brow. "Is it a feign so that the Lanes will assume that you're going to leave soon? But in truth, you're not going to the airport.” Timothy hummed in response, taking in the scenery outside the window. He wouldn't leave Nord City that easily.

It didn't take long for Timothy to reach the hospital.

A moment later, an ordinary-looking man approached the car. "Hi, Mr. Barrett,” he politely greeted.

"Where's the medical record? Found anything?"

The man quickly handed over the printed medical record, lowering his voice as he said, "Actually, we can't find anything from this medical record.

Nothing's out of particular, but there is something weird."

"Fire away." Timothy took the medical record.

"According to a janitor, the patient doesn't come to the hospital often.

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Timothy wound up the window and skimmed through the medical record. Nothing was wrong with the data.

He passed it to Heath. "Send this back to a specialist in Bern City. See if anything's wrong with it."

"Your guess was right, Tim. If Ginger isn't the patient, who could it be?" Caleb questioned.

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Mia was surely hiding something from him, but he didn't expect it to be related to their child.

Caleb rambled on his doubts, "But why is Mia lying to you? For your bone marrow? No, that's unreasonable. I'm sure she needed it to treat someone."

Timothy continued, "But the patient is not Ginger. Mia came to Bern City and approached me with Ginger with an ulterior motive.” "If not Ginger, who could the patient be? Mia was so confident that your bone marrow would match with the patient's though."

Right then, Timothy's eyes widened at Caleb. "What did you say?"

Timothy seemed to have a vague idea of what was going on.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 939-A daring speculation took shape in Timothy's mind.

Caleb paused momentarily. "If not Ginger, who could the patient be?"

"The last sentence.” "Mia was so confident that your bone marrow would match with the patient's?" Caleb realized something as well. "Tim, are you guessing that you have another child?"

Mixed feelings began to stir in Timothy's stomach as he nodded. "Yes, a hidden child."

"But, Tim, even if Mia had given birth to another child with another man, why was she so confident that the bone marrow would be a match?"

As soon as Caleb finished, the air in the car turned chilly.

Anger clouded over Timothy's features as he glared at Caleb.

Caleb gulped. "W-What?"

Heath, who was sitting in the passenger seat, chimed in, "Maybe, Ms. Mia was pregnant with a twin back then!"

Caleb slapped his thigh upon realization. "Oh, right! Why didn't I think of that?"

"If you can't use your brain efficiently, you can donate it to those that need it," Timothy warned.

"Oh, calm down, man. You knew that she was pregnant, didn't you? And you suspected that the child belonged to another man. You even wished for her to abort the baby. Plus, you didn't know that it was a twin?"

That hit the sore spot.

Timothy loosened his tie. "I didn't notice. I wasn't in the right state of mind back then."

After all, he misunderstood Mia at that time, thinking that she was a gold-digger.

Caleb gloated over Timothy's misfortune. "Tim, if you had a chance to turn back time, would you suggest a divorce?"

Timothy growled, "If I had a chance to turn back time, I wouldn't have saved you from drowning in the sea when you were ten years old.” Caleb pouted at the cruel statement.

Timothy looked at Heath. "Find out how many children Mia has and if there are other children in the Lane family."

If Mia had given birth to twins, the Lane family wouldn't have been able to cover the tracks that well.

The dauntless-Caleb blurted, "What are you goipgto do next, Tim? If the Lanes findhout that you didn't leave, they'll sdfely send another assassin to hugihyou down. Are you suré’you can'Stay alive until the day when the hE comes to light?" Content = belongs to Timothy was calm. "Heath, set up an appointment with the mayor of Nord City."

The Lane family didn't hold all the cards in Nord City.

In fact, they were on bad terms with the mayor of Nord City. They have been maintaining an ambiguous relationship as of today.

As the classic saying stated, the enemy of his enemy would be his friend.

Mia arrived home, but she had a bad feeling. Something bad was going to happen.

"Mia, you're home."

Her head snapped upward and she saw Dominic on the couch.

Alarmed, she asked, "Dominic, you're home earlier than usual today."

She recalled the fact that the lawyers visited the Bowen family to give them the documents.

Since the lawyers had met Timothy, that meant Dominic already found out that Timothy was in Nord City.

Otherwise, a workaholic like Dominic wouldn't have returned home from work this early.

Feeling guilty, she let out a wry cough and walked toward the couch.

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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 940-Mia added, "I did all this for fun. Nothing more. And it's surely not because I have lingering feelings for Timothy."

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Yes, I swear to God. There's another reason why I made him stay. Sage's treatment isn't going as smoothly as planned. He has not fully recovered yet.

"At that time, I thought Timothy could be of use when we needed something else from him. That was why I made him stay for a while."

Mia put on her best sincere expression so that Dominic would believe her.

"If so, why didn't you tell me that he was here? I could've just locked him up so that he couldn't go anywhere."

She broke in a cold sweat. "You know his character. I've been keeping from him that Sage is the patient, not Ginger. If you had done that, Timothy would've smelled the rat."

"So what? It doesn't matter. I can do whatever to him in Nord City. If I want him dead, he will be."

"Still, he is the father of my children. I don't think we should kill him," said a level-headed Mia.

She would never have any lingering feelings for that bastard.

"Fine. Consider him lucky. I'll let him off the hook for now."

Surprised, she questioned, "Did you do something to him?"

Could Dominic possibly be that quick?

"Not yet. I just sent an assassin after him for a talk, 'telling' him to vanish from your life."

Inhaling a deep breath, she inwardly exclaimed how modest that talk would be.

"Any updates from your side?" she asked gingerly.

"Timothy knew that I sent over an assassin to him, so he bought the earliest flight ticket to return to Bern City.

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Fortunately, he knew that survival would always come first.

Dominic said sternly, "Mia, I should reprimand you seriously for this—"

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She sat on Dominic's lap and proffered the drawing.

Now that Ginger was around, Dominic's features softened. He admired the drawing. "It's pretty. Your teacher has taste."

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Mia's heart melted at that. Ginger was indeed a considerate one.

Since Ginger was around, Dominic stopped asking questions about Dominic.

Before dinner, Dominic received a message from Walter. "Timothy Barrett didn't take that flight. He's still in Nord City."

Dominic's eyes narrowed as he thought, "Very good. Since you didn't run away while you had the chance, I might as well send you to hell.”