Chapter 569

Seeing Timothy unexpectedly, Mia couldn’t help but feel the world was remarkably small. Their encounter appeared entirely unforeseen.

Timothy stood out amongst the crowd, his tall stature and confident stride drawing attention.

Upon noticing Mia with another man, Timothy’s steps noticeably faltered, his gaze fixating on her.

Being the CEO. Timothy naturally commanded attention. Whenever he directed his gaze in a specific direction, the rest of the people instinctively followed suit.

Timothy’s lips tightened into a thin line. Frankly, he was quite surprised to find Mia there.

Nonetheless, what truly caught him off guard was seeing her dining here with an unfamiliar companion.

Upon catching sight of the man beside Mia, Timothy’s gaze darkened, his demeanor souring in an

instant.

A palpable awkwardness descended upon the lobby.

Mia hadn’t anticipated encountering Timothy here. Without acknowledging him, she turned to Nicholas

and said. “Let’s go.”

Nicholas couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Nonetheless, considering Mia seemed to recognize the man in the suit, he didn’t press the matter, simply following Mia upstairs.

As they ascended the stairs, Mia’s attention momentarily wandered, causing her to nearly miss a step. Thankfully, Nicholas caught her in time. “Be careful, don’t drift off!” he cautioned.

Blushing, Mia leaned against Nicholas‘ chest, quickly regaining her composure. “Thank you,” she

murmured.

Feeling a tad embarrassed, Mia lowered her head and quickened her pace toward the second floor.

Nicholas smiled faintly as he observed Mia’s retreating figure. Turning his gaze toward the lobby, he was

met with Timothy’s sharp and hostile stare.

Nonetheless, Nicholas quickly averted his eyes and followed Mia upstairs.

Timothy stood motionless, his eyes locked in Nicholas‘ direction.

Without a doubt, he had just witnessed Nicholas embracing Mia moments ago. In that instant, Timothy

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felt an urge to intervene.

However, he managed to restrain himself. Despite his outward display of composure, a storm of turmoil raged within him.

The temperature in the lobby seemed to steadily decrease.

Heath gathered his courage and addressed Timothy, “Mr. Barrett?”

Despite this. Timothy simply adjusted his tie and proceeded in the direction Mia had gone.

Someone from the group spoke up. “Isn’t our private room supposed to be on the opposite side?”

Remaining composed, Heath promptly contacted the restaurant manager to request a change of venue.

As a proficient assistant, Heath recognized the importance of staying vigilant for any changes in Timothy’s preferences.

Despite the initial reservation, the change had to be made promptly.

Upon entering the private room, Mia and Nicholas were welcomed by a balcony offering picturesque

views of the riverside.

“The weather is perfect today. You both should enjoy your meal on the balcony. The view is quite lovely,” the waiter suggested.

Mia glanced at the balcony, observing a table for two already set up with a white tablecloth, fresh flowers, and a bottle of red wine.

At that moment, Mia realized that the waiter had mistaken them for a couple.

Nonetheless, Nicholas remained silent and made his way to the table set up outside on the balcony.

Mia trailed behind, finding the spot perfect for admiring the nearby night market.

“That must be the night market you mentioned,” Nicholas observed.

“Yes, it’s quite charming. There are plenty of authentic local delicacies from Bern City. If you’re interested, we can try some,” Mia proposed enthusiastically, proceeding to introduce the nearby food options and attractions.

Casting a glance over Mia’s shoulder, Nicholas‘ eyes landed directly on the balcony of the adjacent

private room.

Standing by the door was Timothy, seemingly gazing out at the scenery, though his expression appeared

rather grim.

Nicholas redirected his gaze to Mia and inquired. “Are you familiar with the man we encountered in the downstairs lobby?”

Mia knew exactly whom Nicholas was referring to. Without hesitation, she acknowledged, “Yes, I know him. He’s my ex–husband.”

“Ex–husband? You’re pregnant, and he still has the nerve to divorce you? Didn’t your brothers teach him a lesson, perhaps even with a broken leg?”

Upon hearing this, Mia nearly choked on her drink.

Despite being caught off guard by Nicholas‘ straightforwardness, she couldn’t deny his understanding of her brothers‘ personalities.

As of now, only Connor was aware of her pregnancy.