At that moment, Mia and Sharon finally saw that Luna was no longer the broke girl they once knew.Mia turned and spotted Luna. She couldn't believe how small the world was. After all, she had just randomly picked a restaurant for dinner and ran into her here. Suddenly, she lost her appetite.When Sharon saw Luna, her expression changed drastically. She snarled, "How dare you show your face here! Shouldn't you be rotting in jail?"Luna shot back with a hint of contempt, "Why are you even allowed out of Bern City? If you can be here, why can't I?"She scoffed at the thought that anyone still saw her as the same old, helpless Luna.Sharon sneered. "Luna, I'm not blind to how you've risen through the ranks by attaching yourself to an older man. Your shady past isn't something you can sweep under the rug, no matter how hard you try."And let's not pretend I've forgotten your attempt to marry my son by claiming that child was his. The only reason you were ever accepted into our famil
When Mia saw Sharon being pushed to the ground, she was stunned. She never expected Luna and Sharon to get physical.Sharon, accustomed to a life of privilege and entitlement, had never been treated like this before, especially by Luna, whom she had always looked down on.Sharon fumed as she spat, "How dare you hit me! Do you know who my son is?""I know who your son is. But even if he were here, I'd still defend myself. You started it, so this is just self-defense. What, should I just stand here and let you hit me? Dream on, you old hag."Sharon countered, "How dare you call me an old hag? When you were trying to worm your way into the Barrett family, you groveled for years. "Now, you’ve shown your true colors. I knew you were just after our money. I'll expose your true colors to Tim.""Go ahead. I don't have to rely on your family anymore. Report me to whoever you want. Honestly, an old hag like you is lucky to have a son like Timothy. Otherwise, someone would've knocked you o
Mia smiled slyly and said, "Mrs. Barrett, I'm afraid Timothy doesn't have the final say in this matter."Sharon turned to glare at her. "What nonsense are you spouting? Tim doesn't have the final say? "Dealing with Luna is as easy as squashing a bug. A woman with a criminal record like hers has no place in Nord City. She belongs behind bars in Bern City."Luna smirked. "If you didn't stay in Bern City, why should I?""Do you think a woman of your lowly status can compete with me? Just because you snagged some rich old man and had a kid, you think you can do whatever you want?"After hearing Sharon's rant, Mia realized she was clueless. After all, Asher was Sharon's husband's illegitimate child's son. If Sharon found out about this, it would be a devastating blow to her.Luna laughed upon hearing that. "Timothy, do you see how arrogant the Barrett family is?"Timothy frowned and instructed his secretary, "Take my mom to the hospital."Sharon was furious. "I'm not going to the h
Mia sighed when she saw Jasmine. She knew things were about to get heated. She had intended to head straight for the private room, but Jasmine's unexpected appearance threw her off guard.Luna greeted Jasmine with a sneer as she emerged. "If we're talking about who came first, you'd win the illegitimate daughter title."Jasmine immediately raised her hand and slapped Luna. Then, she grabbed Luna's hair and hissed, "Don't you dare get all high and mighty with me. If I decided to get physical, you wouldn't make it to tomorrow."Luna yelped in pain and retaliated by pulling Jasmine's hair. "Who do you think you are to hit me? I could make sure you don't see daylight either. Let go of me!""Why should I? A woman like you who can't even show your face in public has no right to act so arrogantly."Their altercation escalated quickly inside the elevator.Raymond's expression darkened as he noticed the situation unfolding. He glanced around to see if anyone else had noticed, and he re
Sharon's expression flickered with a multitude of emotions. Seeing her expression, Mia remembered how Sharon wore the same expression she wore when she found out about Mia's identity as the Lane family's heiress years ago. Clearly, Sharon's condescending nature hadn't changed one bit over the years.Jasmine sneered. "We've never acknowledged Luna's status. She's just an illegitimate daughter who couldn't show her face in public."Sharon's expression softened upon hearing this. She nodded and said, "It's true that such scandals aren't uncommon in families like ours, but some things are better kept in the dark. That's just the way it is."The mere thought of Luna usurping her position was unbearable to Sharon. Fortunately, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter. She quickly turned to Timothy, "Don't be fooled by her. She's just an illegitimate child. She's unfit for our social standing."Luna was unwilling to back down and retorted, "I'm sorry. Even if I'm not on the high society
Mia was taken aback to see Jasmine accept Raymond's dinner invitation. After everything that had just happened, she thought Jasmine wouldn't be in the mood to have a meal with him. But to her surprise, Jasmine quickly pulled herself together and agreed.After all, the dinner was clearly a setup and a trap that Mia thought Jasmine would avoid. It was surprising that Jasmine agreed so readily.In contrast, Mia wasn't keen on attending the dinner, especially with Luna and Sharon. Their presence had a way of spoiling her appetite.However, since Jasmine agreed to go, Mia reluctantly decided to accompany her. She needed Jasmine on her side and couldn't let Luna get to her first.Mia had dealt with Luna before and knew her manipulative tactics well. By keeping an eye on things, she could prevent Jasmine from falling into Luna's trap. After all, Mia had a lot riding on Jasmine.When Jasmine agreed, Raymond smiled and patted her shoulder. "That's more like it. We're family, and we don't
Timothy's expression changed instantly. "Mom, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.""Tim, everything I'm doing is for your own good. There are so many great girls out there. Why can't you just pick one? Why do you have to be with Mia?""Because, Mom, she's the only one I'll ever marry," Timothy said firmly."But she has six brothers who are like guard dogs. Aren't you afraid they'll come after you? They'll never let you remarry her. Are you planning to stay single forever?"Timothy asserted, "Yes. If I can't marry her, then I'd rather be single for the rest of my life.""How can you do this to the Barrett family? You won't have any children to carry on the family name."He remained calm. "But I already have a child.""That sickly Ginger? She's not a boy, and she can't inherit the family business. You need a son. If our family doesn't have a boy to carry on the legacy, won't it just benefit those distant relatives of the Barretts?""When I die, I'll donate
When Mia heard Luna mention the child, she knew that Luna was about to start showing off. Instantly, she firmly grasped Jasmine's hand, signaling her to refrain from acting impulsively in the present circumstances. Luna tactfully brought up the issue concerning Asher to provoke Jasmine, ultimately leading her to make a mistake.At this critical moment, patience was crucial. Jasmine couldn't afford to make a mistake and fall into Luna's trap. Jasmine took a deep breath and finally abstained from speaking.When Raymond learned about Asher, a smile spread across his face. "Excellent. I've sent many people to guide his studies. You've got to supervise Asher. His intelligence has truly impressed me. Let him learn more about these. It'll benefit his future greatly.""Dad, don't worry. Asher has always been smart. I'll make sure he studies more."After speaking, Luna glanced at Jasmine. Then she said deliberately, "When the time comes, Asher should study abroad and aim to become an outs