Chapter 481
Meet My Brothers
Miaâs curiosity was piqued. âWhat exactly is this gift? Can you give me a hint?â
Liam shook his head. âDisclosing it now would spoil the surprise. At the very
least, before you leave Bern City, we want to bring this chapter to a perfect conclusion,â he explained.
The brothers exchanged meaningful looks.
Connor, Claude, and Jasonâs eyes shimmered with mutual understanding. Dominic had already
inquired about
Miaâs relationship with Timothy when he arrived earlier today; it seemed certain matters could no longer
be concealed.
Connor had reluctantly told Dominic about Miaâs secret marriage to Timothy for three years but had
refrained from revealing her pregnancy.
After all, it was something Mia had
entrusted him to keep confidential, and he felt obligated to uphold his professional ethics as a doctor.
After discussing the matter, they unanimously decided to unveil Miaâs status as the Lane family heiress
at the upcoming graduation ceremony banquet.
Dominicâs tone was resolute as he
declared, âThatâs right, Mia. I promise to rectify all the injustices youâve suffered over the years.â
He couldnât help but feel a surge of resentment toward Timothy.
Mia sensed that her brothersâ attitudes were somewhat peculiar, but she couldnât, quite pinpoint why.
As the universityâs graduation ceremony banquet approached, there were
discussions about distinguished guests attending as well as plans for a charity auction.
The next day, Eva took Mia shopping for clothes at the mall.
âNow that your brothersâ businesses are thriving, donât hesitate to purchase whatever you like,â Eva
encouraged Mia as she handed her a VIP membership card.
âHere, take this. With this card, you wonât need to wait in line or make appointments when shopping at
this store in the future.â
Accepting the card gratefully, Mia browsed through the racks and selected a dress. âEva, this dress
would look
stunning on you. Why donât you try it on? â she proposed.
Eva couldnât resist Miaâs suggestion and headed to the fitting room with the dress in hand.
Meanwhile, Mia tried on her chosen
dress and examined herself in the mirror. Though the dress was undeniably
attractive, its snug fit accentuated her stomach a bit.
As a pregnant woman, Mia preferred clothing with a looser fit.
âWow, Mia, is that really you? Can you even afford to shop in this store?â Shelly and Sharon entered
unexpectedly, clearly surprised to see Mia there.
Sharonâs demeanor turned cold. âMia, this isnât a place where you belong. Just like how youâre not a
suitable match for our family.
âEven if you happen to acquire things through luck, they wonât be yours forever, â she remarked
sharply.
Mia folded her arms defiantly. âWho said I canât afford it?â
Upon uttering those words, she passed the card to the store clerk, Penny Marsh, and instructed,
âPlease wrap it up.â
Observing the card in Miaâs possession, Shelly couldnât contain her surprise.â Isnât that a VIP
membership card, Mia? How did you manage to acquire it? Did you steal it or something?â
Equally taken aback, Sharon chimed in, It must be stolen.â
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Shelly nodded in accord. âI believe so too. After all, Aunt Sharon, even you couldnât get your hands on
this card.â
Sharonâs pride suffered a blow. She had once coveted the card herself, but Laura had advised against
extravagance, causing Sharon to miss out on the opportunity.
However, to her surprise, Mia had managed to acquire that card!
Sharon shot Penny an indignant glare. â Sheâs nothing but a pauper. How could she possibly own that
card? Youâd better verify her identity to avoid any complications,â she insisted.
Even Mia hadnât realized the significance of the membership card Eva had given her.
Shelly chuckled and remarked, âMia, do you honestly think you just stumbled upon a regular
membership card?
âThis card requires an annual expenditure exceeding one million
576
dollars, and it also demands celebrity authentication for approval.
âAnyone in possession of this card is far from ordinary. You may have just landed yourself in trouble!â