Confronted by Shelly’s stare, Maya summoned the courage to speak, “Tim, initially, this was just aminor Issue. Wilhelmina orchestrated everything, so please don’t hold Shelly responsible.”

With a cold expression, Timothy curtly replied, “I have things to attend to. You can leave.”

Feeling somewhat Kustered, Maya continued. “Tim, there’s something I need to discuss with you. Forour engagement ceremony, Dominic and my brothers will also be present.”

Maya specifically came to inform Timothy about this matter.

Indeed, their engagement held profound significance for her.

After all, with Timothy now divorced from Mia, she considered herself the most suitable partner for him.

confident that no one could rival her.

Lowering his eyes, Timothy retorted. “So what? Our engagement was never real in the first place, andyou know it better than anyone else.”

Maya’s breath caught for a moment, and she spoke with a pleading tone. “Tim, could you please helpme maintain a sense of dignity in front of my brothers? After all, Connor thinks our engagement isgenuine.

“If he discovers next week that it’s merely a transaction, and particularly if you’re absent, what if Connor

reconsiders his decision regarding Grandma Laura’s surgery?”

Timothy, his gaze reflecting a distant coldness, remained silent before walking away.

Maya stood alone, her eyes expressing hesitation.

Next to her, Shelly anxiously inquired. “Maya, have you talked to Timothy about reinstating my creditcard?”

Maya, her eyes turning red, responded, “Shelly, you’ve seen Timothy’s attitude toward me. I’m afraidthere isn’t

much I can do to assist you.”

Growing increasingly anxious, Shelly exclaimed, “How am I supposed to handle my credit cardsituation? Do I really have to apologize to Mia? It feels utterly unbearable.”

Shelly had always held a contemptuous view of Mia, consistently belittling her both openly anddiscreetly.

Now, compelled to apologize to Mia, Shelly felt as though she was being pushed to the brink of despair.

Despite Maya’s disheartened mood, she maintained her composure and quickly reassured Shelly,saying, “For the time being. just use the credit card I gave you.

“As time passes, Timothy is likely to forget about this incident. Mia deliberately complained to Timothyto

portray herself as the victim.

“If you approach Mia, you’ll be falling into her trap,”

Upon hearing this. Shelly’s discontent intensified. “But wouldn’t that mean Mia is getting away with it? Icannot just swallow my pride like this.

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“Wilhelmina, that incompetent fool, can’t even handle such a minor issue properly. I even gave her twodesigner bags. Shelly complained.

Maya’s lips curled with disdain. In her perspective, Shelly was just as incompetent, struggling to dealwith someone as insignificant as Mia.

Nevertheless, Maya understood the importance of maintaining Shelly’s allegiance for the time being.Once she married Timothy, she wouldn’t have to deal with such foolishness anymore.

Out of the blue, Shelly recalled something, “Maya, when I was searching for Mia today, I learned thatshe has been avoiding her adoptive parents. It appears they are not the easiest people to deal with.

“If Mia’s adoptive parents managed to locate her, she could face significant trouble.”

A glint of amusement crossed Maya’s eyes. “That’s a clever approach. With Timothy and GrandmaLaura safeguarding Mia, even I wouldn’t dare to harm her casually. It appears to be the only viableoption.”

“I can’t fathom what’s admirable about Mia. I’ve heard she was adopted from an orphanage. Howwoman with such a humble background be considered worthy of someone like Timothy?”

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Upon hearing the term “orphanage.” Maya’s gaze immediately took on a somber expression. After all,she too

came from an orphanage, though she considered herself luckier than Mia.

If it weren’t for her intelligence back then, she might still be grappling at the bottom now.

Nonetheless, Maya quickly brushed aside these thoughts. After all, she was now the heiress of theLane

family, destined to live a life of luxury and privilege for the rest of her days!

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