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Chapter 883

A pair of big sunglasses was covering Mia’s face as she strode over in heels.
The people surrounding Timothy retreated backward.
One of the ladies looked at her. “Are you trying to flirt with him too? Get in line.”
Another lady chimed in, “Learn your manners. We came first.”
To Mia’s surprise, the ladies started to pick on her.
She adjusted her sunglasses over her nose bridge before glancing in Timothy’s direction. “You should
tell them if I have to get in line.”
He walked to her side without hesitation. “You’ll forever be the first to me.”
Mia eyed the ladies. “Hear that? Leave, now.”
One of the ladies didn’t give up. “Even if you don’t have to get in line, we have the right to call for a fair
competition. And I think you’re misunderstanding something, miss. We’re not here to steal your man.
We’re trying to offer him the opportunity to be a star.
“It doesn’t matter what kind of relationship you have with him. I’m trying to convince him to sign with our
company so that he can debut as a star. He’ll hit it big!”
Another lady added, “Yes, it’s a golden opportunity for the both of you to earn big.”
Mia quipped, “Save it. He’s going to sign with the entertainment company under Lane Group.”
“The entertainment company under Lane Group?”
“Correct. Small companies like yours offer only slavery contracts. Don’t humiliate yourself in public.”
Mia could easily tell what kind of game they were playing.
Although they claimed that they were an entertainment company, many people were forced to sign a
slavery contract and become employees slaving away regardless of their fame in order to bring in as
much profit as possible for the company.
The other party assumed that Mia worked for Lane Group and ran away, and so did the others.
After all, no one came second before Lane Group.
Now that they were alone, Mia teased him, “I’m surprised by your popularity. Not even your pitiful looks
can hide your unspoken charm.” Timothy was indeed charming. Mia admitted that.
Wrinkles creased over his shirt and there were bloodstains dried over his shoulders.
As a neat freak, he would always maintain his hygiene. It was her first time seeing him in such a
haggard state.
Her gaze landed on the wound on his shoulder. It seemed to be bandaged. “I thought you didn’t have
money. Who gave you the bandage?”
“A nurse.”
Her brows arched. “You sure are popular, huh? Even the nurse treated you for free.”
He was silent for a moment. “They were afraid that I might die in the hospital and bring trouble.”
Romance was definitely not his cup of tea.
It was obvious that the nurse had noticed his good looks and decided to tend to his wound for free. Yet,
he didn’t accept her feelings.
Mia blurted, “Long story short, I did that not because of you. Also, you have to return to Bern City as
soon as possible. Return to your position as the president of Barrett Group and find out which idiot
decided to collaborate with the Bowen family.”
The Bowens had been spreading rumors about their impending collaboration with the Barrett Group.
There were people who believed in it too.
“I said, I won’t leave until I see Ginger well and healthy,” Timothy insisted.
“Timothy Barrett, you used to be smart. Since when did you become a stubborn bull? We can have a
video call after your return to Bern City,” Mia retorted.
“No. I want to see her in person in the hospital.”