Chapter 454

Mia couldn’t care less about others‘ opinions. She would just do whatever she desired. She was certain

that if she remained unbothered, people would just leave her alone.

And Timothy was the main cause. He should be responsible for the consequences.

“Mia, try this dessert. It’s rum–flavored, and it’s super nice.” Claude shot a triumphant glance at

Timothy.

Timothy chided, “No, she can’t eat that.”

“Why not?” Claude raised an eyebrow.

“There’s alcohol in it.” Mia was pregnant, and she should refrain from consuming alcohol.

Timothy chanced a confused glance at Mia. Was Claude unaware of Mia’s pregnancy?

Mia understood Timothy’s hint that she couldn’t consume alcohol. She glanced over at the dessert and

replied, “I’m full. I don’t feel like eating dessert.”

Claude was still unaware of her pregnancy, after all. He set aside the dessert reluctantly, accepting the

fact that she was already full.

Timothy narrowed his eyes. He threw his arm on the back of Mia’s chair. “Since you’ve eaten, let’s go

back.”

Mia was flabbergasted. When would he put an end to his absurd antics?

His arm placement made it look like she was in his embrace. Infuriated, Claude flung his arm away and

snapped, “Bastard, you better stay away from her!”

Sensing the palpable tension in the atmosphere, Kennedy chimed in, “Mr. Lane, it’s normal for a couple

to return together after dinner. You’re behaving quite inappropriately now, aren’t you?”

He was quick to choose sides. Timothy was the richest in Bern City, so he barely gave much heed to

Claude, who came from the Lanes in Nord City.

Claude snickered, “A couple? They’re already divorced. Quit the act!”

Kennedy was shell–shocked. His jaw dropped wide open and an egg could easily fit in his mouth right

now.

Not losing any of his composure, Timothy glanced over at Claude. “We have yet to continue the divorce

proceedings. Legally speaking, she’s still my wife.”

His captivating eyes were breathtaking under the light, but there was a cold and possessive glint in

them.

Tension hung in the air.

In haste, Kennedy ushered the remaining guests out of the private room. He figured it’d be better for

them to leave the scene. The more they knew, the more troublesome It’d become for them.

Yet, little did he expect Mia to be so popular. He still couldn’t get over the fact that one of the Lanes

was courting her as well.

The room fell back into silence.

Pointing at Timothy, Claude bellowed, “You’re still considered divorced even if you have yet to complete

the divorce proceedings. If you dare to harass Mia, I won’t spare you and I’ll make sure you end up in

prison!”

It wasn’t just a threat. He was determined to make it happen with Jason backing him up.

Mia sensed that things were getting out of hand. She tugged Claude’s arm. “Forget it. Let’s go.”

“Mia.” She heard Timothy’s voice above her. There was a palpable sense of menace in his tone.

Instinctively, she glanced up and met his eyes. The intensity of his gaze was jarring, and there seemed

to be a storm of emotions lurking in his eyes that she couldn’t quite discern.

“I need to tell you something.”

Claude glared at him warily. “Talk to me if there’s anything. Don’t you fucking dare threaten her!”

After a brief moment of silence, Mia replied with her gaze fixated on Timothy. “You can speak now.”

Timothy’s lips stiffened. “Grandma kept bringing you up these days. You haven’t been able to visit her

lately because you’re busy.”

Mia forced a smile. It was about Laura again. To him, she was nothing more than a tool to make Laura

happy.

She nodded obediently. “Alright, I’m aware of that. Anything else?”

Timothy’s fingers curled into a fist as his throat bobbed. The words that he contemplated over and over

in his mind were about to escape his lips.