An Unbreakable Addiction

Recently, the law firm had been buzzing with talk about the newly opened QM Law Firm, and how the owner was a returnee with overseas experience. Mia had been too busy to pay much attention, but now, she realized it was Zac's firm. The Ford family's business had always been in aviation, So, why the sudden shift to law?

"It looks like you've already heard," Zac said with a light smile. "Yes, QM is my firm."Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"I remember you were also a top law student back in the day. If you had pursued being a lawyer, who knows? Maybe we'd be rivals today!" Mia said playfully

"Even if I had become a lawyer, we would never have been opponents!" Zac replied.

He then thought to himself, silently adding, "I would only help and support you!"

Just then, Summer's voice suddenly interrupted.

"Mia! Mia! Where are you?"

Mia, touched by her friend's concern, raised her arm and waved it wildly. "Summer, over here!"

Not far off, a car rolled to a slow stop. As the window lowered, Hunter's cold eyes locked onto Mia. She was now safely in another man's arms, still wearing the wedding ring he had given her.

"Yeah, right... like Mia would ever need me to come get her." With that thought, Hunter rolled up the window and hit the gas, speeding off.

Zac opened the car door and gently placed Mia inside. "Tell your friend to take my car back. I'll take care of things here," he said calmly, straightening up and stepping back.

Summer rushed over, fists raised in a protective stance, but the moment she saw Zac, her hands froze mid-air.

"Zac? What are you doing here?"

She had assumed it was some kind of thug or criminal!

Zac tossed her the car keys. "You two should go."

"What about you?" Summer asked, puzzled.

"Don't worry about me. Just get Mia home before she catches a cold," Zac replied before walking toward his assistant.

He was genuinely relieved he had stopped the car earlier. If not, he would have missed the chance to save her. He would have regretted it for the rest of his life!

Summer got into the car and glanced back at Mia. "Where to?"

Mia, wrapped in Zac's coat, seemed composed, though the chaos beneath the coat went unnoticed.

"To your place," she sighed, rubbing her temples. "Tomorrow, I'm going back to pack up my things and move into Opal House."

4

Opal House was the home Mr. Jasper Sr. had given her as a wedding gift, already in her name.

At least she had a place to go after the divorce. Without it, she wouldn't even have a roof over her head.

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"I'll go

with you

tomorrow," Summer said softly, feeling a pang of sadness. She knew how broken Mia was but felt powerless to help her.

"Thanks," Mia mumbled, already feeling exhaustion settle in. "I'm going to take a nap."

Summer started the car and drove off.

Mia's sleep was restless, haunted by nightmares of terrifying faces closing in on her.

When they finally arrived at Summer's place, Mia immediately went to take a hot shower but couldn't stop sneezing afterward. Summer handed her a cup of ginger tea. "Drink this, then get some rest."

After downing the tea, Mia went to bed. Just as she was drifting off to sleep, her phone rang. She groggily grabbed it and answered.

"Mia, I've already handled the situation with the trending news about Jenna. Don't worry about it! Also, I gave your birthday present to Hunter to deliver to you. There're 5% of Genesis Corporation's shares and the Jasper family's antique bracelet. No matter what, you're the only one I recognize as my granddaughter-in-law!"

Grandpa knew Hunter's stubborn nature and figured the two would argue once they got home. He made this call to soothe Mia, ensuring she was aware of the gift in advance.

Mia was so touched she didn't know what to say. In the end, all she could manage was, "Thank you, Grandpa!"

"All right, go to bed. Hunter should give it to you tomorrow!"

"Goodnight, Grandpa."

After hanging up, Mia felt too overwhelmed to fall back asleep. Her emotions kept her wide awake.

A few hours later, her phone lit up with a notification.

She opened it and saw the latest news headline: "Hunter Proposes in Hospital with Family Bracelet and Genesis Corporation Shares."