Chapter 746

Mia smirked. “I just wanna have a taste of everything. I have a big appetite, so they won’t all go to

waste.”

Nikki threw in a sharp comment, “Oh, wow, Ms. Monalize. Anyone who didn’t know better might think

this is your first time seeing food. We eat modestly, after all.”

“Modestly? Nikki, with all due respect, your face was practically buried in- that foie gras plate! There

was literally nothing left! If someone didn’t know you better, they might think you had a goose vendetta.

Such impudence!” Shelly fired back.

Lillian could no longer bear it. “Ms. Monalize, I heard you have a daughter. Why didn’t you bring her

over today?”

The other socialites all glanced over at Mia upon Lillian’s words.

Mia was unfazed. “My daughter’s feeling a little under the weather, so I

didn’t let her come.

“Ms. Monalize, having a daughter isn’t a big deal. Why are you keeping her from us? You’ll have to

introduce her to people sooner or later. You can’t just abandon your kid because you want to become

Mr. Barrett’s girlfriend, can you?”

“She didn’t have to worry since she has a daughter. If she has a son, things

would become awkward.

ng how they gossiped freely about her child, Mia’s smile waned. She set down her utensils. This is why

I didn’t want my daughter to be here.”

“Why?” Lillian arched a brow.

“Because she’s allergic to these old hags‘ gossips!” Mia drawled, her tone calm and biting.

Lillian’s expression shifted. “Ms. Monalize, what are you implying? Are you saying that we’re a bunch of

gossiping old hags?”

“Whoever admits it is the gossiping old hag.”

Afrostiness settled over Mia’s features. Their remarks regarding her were of no concern, yet the line

was drawn when it came to her child. This boundary was unwavering, a sensitive area she fiercely

protected.

Lillian slammed the table in anger, “Watch your words! Do you even have a sense of courtesy?”

“Some people don’t deserve it. They deserve to be taught a lesson instead. Otherwise, they’ll never

know when to shut up!” Mia was unyielding. She came for the party, not to become their target. Why

should she endure their taunts?

Palpable tension hung in the air.

Shelly interjected sharply, “Ms. Monalize, pay them no mind. It’s absurd for them to parade as high–

society elites when their own company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and acquisition.”

Amelia retorted abruptly, “We have no intention of being acquired! Our plan is simply to collaborate with

Techsphere in Nord City.”

Mia’s expression flickered. Nathan owned Techsphere. What a coincidence!

“Everyone knows the Chapmans are running out of funds. Techsphere. would be dumb to invest in you.

It’s definitely an acquisition. Quit the act!” Shelly just learned about the gossip from her friends.

Amelia was seething. “Shelly, judging by how close you are with Ms.

Monalize, you must’ve been on good terms with Mr. Barrett’s wife, right? Did you treat Ms. Monalize as

her substitute?”

“No way! I hate Mia Bowen. Stop spouting nonsense! That woman doesn’t deserve Timothy at all.

Monalize is way different from that woman.”

when you’re identical to a dead woman?”

“Shelly, stop flattering me.” Mia smiled suggestively, yet her smile genuine.

Flustered, Nikki blurted out, “Ms. Monalize, how can you look so de when you’re identical to a dead

woman?”