Chapter 185

Confronted by Shelly’s stare, Maya summoned the courage to speak, “Tim, initially, this was just a

minor 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. For

our 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, and

you know it better than anyone else.”

Maya’s breath caught for a moment, and she spoke with a pleading tone. “Tim, could you please help

me maintain a sense of dignity in front of my brothers? After all, Connor thinks our engagement is

genuine.

“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 credit

card?”

Maya, her eyes turning red, responded, “Shelly, you’ve seen Timothy’s attitude toward me. I’m afraid

there isn’t

much I can do to assist you.”

Growing increasingly anxious, Shelly exclaimed, “How am I supposed to handle my credit card

situation? 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 and

discreetly.

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 Timothy

to

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? I

cannot 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 two

designer bags. Shelly complained.

Maya’s lips curled with disdain. In her perspective, Shelly was just as incompetent, struggling to deal

with 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 that

she 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 Grandma

Laura safeguarding Mia, even I wouldn’t dare to harm her casually. It appears to be the only viable

option.”

“I can’t fathom what’s admirable about Mia. I’ve heard she was adopted from an orphanage. How

woman 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 the

Lane

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