Chapter 242
Meet My Brothers
âShe mentioned running into her adoptive parents and said sheâd be a bit late.â
âAdoptive parents?â
Connor couldnât help but frown. Bob and Mary seemed to have a knack for causing trouble,
showing up to bother Mia again.
Felix cautiously spoke up. âThereâs something Iâve been wanting to ask since a moment ago.â
Connor turned his attention to Felix, asking, âWhat do you want to know?â
âI genuinely donât have any ulterior motives. Itâs just that seeing all of you at the engagement ceremony
caught me by surprise. Are you somehow related to Ms. Lane? Mia has never
mentioned this before.â
When Mia met Maya, her demeanor was distant, lacking the warmth a person might expect
between relatives.
Connor raised an eyebrow, realizing he had almost forgotten about this matter.
Initially, they thought Mia would be present today, and there seemed to be no need to conceal
their identities.
However, with Mia absent, the situation had taken an unexpected turn.
Clearing his throat, Connor explained, âWell, weâre distant relatives.â
Felix nodded in response and added, âConsidering the significance of Ms. Laneâs engagement, itâs
quite surprising that her family hasnât made an appearance.â
âEngagement doesnât carry the same weight as marriage. Societal norms have evolved.â
âYeah, youâre right.â
Felix didnât dwell too much on it, acknowledging his unfamiliarity with aristocratic family
dynamics.
However, the revelation about Miaâs connection to the esteemed Lane family in Nord City caught him
off guard.
No wonder Maya was adamant about having Mia design the wedding venue right from the start.
It turned out there was this hidden layer of connection!
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It became apparent that Mia harbored some undisclosed secrets. Felix would need to invest more
effort to win her affection.
Connor returned to his seat with a troubled expression. âMia still hasnât arrived. I asked Felix, and
he mentioned that Mia ran into her adoptive parents this morning.â
Dominicâs expression hardened. âI just tried calling Mia, but her phone is off. What if something
happened to her when she ran into her adoptive parents?â
The three men, initially feeling uneasy, not only hesitated to contact Mia but also refrained from
stepping outside.
Little did they anticipate Miaâs absence.
Connor fidgeted in his seat, his impatience evident. âWe canât just sit here. Letâs go back and
investigate. We shouldnât set our expectations too high for those scumbags.â
Rising from his chair, Dominic declared, âIâve asked Eva to contact the property management and
review the surveillance footage to determine exactly what happened with Mia.â
In unison, the three men stood up, prepared to depart.
Maya entered hastily, addressing them. âDominic, Nathan, Connor, where are you headed?â
Dominic met her gaze, inquiring, âWhereâs Timothy?â
Mayaâs expression instantly stiffened. âI just reviewed the surveillance. Once Tim left the main.
hall, he simply walked away.â
Connor scoffed, âClearly, he lacks any sense of responsibility.â
Mayaâs hands clenched, and she demanded, âConnor, I want to know the details of your
conversation. Why did Tim leave without a word?â
Since Timothy made an appearance today, it seemed he was committed to his role.
Maya genuinely couldnât comprehend why Timothy had left so abruptly, and her attempts to reach him
were in vain as he continued to ignore her calls.
In a composed manner, Connor explained, âOur conversation was straightforward. I advised him to
commit to you in the future and refrain from any involvement with other women.
âIf he chooses otherwise, he wonât get off lightly.â
If Timothy harbored any intentions toward Mia, he would undoubtedly face the consequences.
Mayaâs expression softened slightly, and she suggested, âPerhaps Timothy had some urgent
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With a hint of disappointment, Dominic remarked, âThereâs no need to wait. I have pressing matters to
address. Iâll take my leave.â
Mayaâs complexion instantly paled. âDominic, where are you all going? Is there something more
important than my engagement?â