Chapter 6 How Dare You Appear Again?
At the entrance, Mia was dressed in a simple black strapless gown. A hollow heart shape at the back revealed her fair, delicate skin, which looked even more mysteriously alluring against the dark fabric.
She was like a beguiling fairy, intruding upon the mortal realm, yet utterly unaware of her own magnetism to those around her. She failed to notice that more than half the roomâs eyes were drawn to her.
Mia confidently walked into the hall, her eyes flashing a hint of scorn at the extravagance before her.
After five years, she finally returned to this place.
Miaâs bold appearance surprised many, especially those who were trying to curry favor with Wendy.
They were quick to confront her.
âWow! Isnât this Miss White who has gone abroad? Whatâs wrong? You are starving and decided to come back?â A flamboyantly dressed Internet celebrity, Amy, blocked Miaâs path.
Mia raised an eyebrow, scanning the woman up and down, âWho are you?â
Amyâs face stiffened. She glared at Mia angrily, âAre you pretending not to be Mia? Who doesnât know that you fawned over Mr. Smith for three years, only to end up divorcing and leaving the country in disgrace? Now youâre back here; planning to latch onto Mr. Smith again, are you?â
Mia, long immune to such bad rumors and slanders, was unfazed. But not far away, Joeâs face darkened at the sight.
Five years had passed. He thought that Mia had made progress, but he didnât expect that she would be stopped by Easily picked on by little people like that.
âMr. Smithâ¦â
Jack glanced at Joe, subconsciously worried.
Five years ago, when Mia suddenly disappeared, Joe spared no expense to find her, but to no avail.
The usually stoic Mr. Smith was furious for the first time, and his mood was foul for the following six months.
Everyone at Smith Group worked on pins and needles, fearing they might be fired on the spot for the slightest mistake.
Although five years had passed, Jack didnât know if Joe still caredâ¦
Sensing Jackâs gaze, Joe glanced at him expressionlessly. Jack immediately suggested, âSince our guests have arrived, shall we go downstairs to welcome them?â
Jack conveniently forgot that just half an hour ago, Mr. Smith. had brought him upstairs, irritated by the reception.
Joe sneered and walked downstairs.
Upon Miaâs instruction, Frank had deliberately kept his distance. When seeing Mia being offended, he intended to come over, but was stopped by Miaâs gesture.
âYou might want to save your fawning for Wendy. Since sheâs not here yet, why donât you wait until she arrives and then continue your hard sell?â Mia smirked sarcastically.
âYou!â Amyâs face changed as she heard laughter from the crowd behind her.
Just as she was about to lash out, a deep male voice called from behind, âMia White.â
Seeing who it was, Miaâs movement slightly stiffened, but she quickly mustered a polite smile, âMr.
Smith.â
Looking at the even more beautiful woman before him, Joe experienced a moment of disorientation.
The Mia who used to be by his side was gentle and dignified, her eyes always filled with his presence.
But now, she was radiant like a rose, tempting yet thorny.
He couldnât quite grasp his feelings: anger, shock, and perhaps even a joy he couldnât detect himself.
Rage swirled in Joeâs eyes as he took a step forward, âYou dare to show up here.â