Shelly held her herself back from

speaking out, reluctant to reveal Mia’s pregnancy to Sharon.

If Sharon were to accept Mia due to her child, it could potentially jeopardize Shelly’s future within theBarrett family.

Sharon was furious, her body trembling with anger. “Mia, your true colors are finally showing. Let memake one thing clear. With your incompatible

background, you are entirely undeserving of Tim.”

“Exactly! The contrast between your worlds is undeniable!” Shelly chimed in.

Eva stood up in defense of Mia, scoffing, You don’t even own a VIP membership card, yet you dare toact like you’re wealthy? You’re just relying on sheer

nerve, aren’t you? Mia couldn’t care less about your family!”

Sharon responded arrogantly, “Oh,

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please. My son happens to be the CEO of the Barrett Group!”

“So what? You can’t even secure a VIP

membership card! It seems you’re just recently affluent!”

Eva turned to Chelsea and asked, According to the regulations, VIP members have the authority torequest the removal of guests, is that correct?”

Chelsea nodded in confirmation. “Yes, that’s correct.”

“Very well then, please have these two disruptive women escorted out for me! I’d prefer not to havethem lingering around and ruining my shopping experience.”

Upon hearing this, Sharon protested loudly, “How dare you! My son has investments in this mall. Whodo you think you are to evict us? In Bern City, nobody dares to treat me this way!”

“Well, I’m sorry, but it appears you’ve met your match today. Without a VIP membership card, it’s timefor you to

leave!” Eva retorted.

Feeling overwhelmed, Chelsea addressed Sharon, “You’re familiar with our store’s policies. As a VIPmember, Ms. Delgado has the right to request your departure. Please, Sharon, don’t make thissituation any more difficult than it already is.”

A wave of humiliation washed over Sharon as she shot a glare at Mia. “Look at you, trying to climb thesocial ladder by cozying up to the wealthy.”

Eva intervened, interrupting Sharon’s tirade. “Are you not seeing clearly? Mia is my sister!”

“How is that possible? Mia has always been an orphan. How could she suddenly have a sister?”

Having known Mia’s background for years, Shelly couldn’t comprehend Eva’s statement. Wasn’t Miajust an orphan?

“Mia was indeed an orphan before. It was due to the negligence of our family’s nanny at that time thatMia was left to fend for herself for so many years.

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“Consequently, she had to face disdain from certain individuals of higher social standing. It’s trulybaffling where they replace such audacity!”

Eva slammed her VIP membership card on the table, emphasizing her point.

“Let me make this clear today. Mia is the princess of our family. If any of you dare to bully her in thefuture, be prepared to face the consequences!”

Sharon was left utterly dumbfounded, never imagining that Mia, whom they knew as an orphan, wouldhave such a significant background!

Chelsea eventually summoned her

courage and spoke up, “Mrs. Barrett and Ms. Barrett, I must request that you leave.

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“Who cares about your store? My son practically owns this entire mall,” Sharon snapped backindignantly as she stormed off, her pride deeply wounded.

Shelly trailed behind, her mind reeling

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with disbelief. “Could Mia’s biological parents truly be that affluent? I haven’t heard a single word aboutthem stepping forward.”

Feeling embarrassed, Sharon vented her frustration, “Even if they have wealth, they’re still justupstarts. I’ve heard rumors that some coal tycoon families managed to obtain these cards. Perhapsthat’s where they got it from.

“But no matter how much money they have, can they truly rival the wealth of the Lane family in NordCity?”

Indeed, the Barrett family in Bern City and the Lane family in Nord City were among the mostprominent families.

Shelly concurred, “Absolutely. If Maya were to marry Timothy, our family would become unstoppable.”

“No, I need to call Tim right away and have those two women thrown out,”

Sharon declared firmly.

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