"Just because I was once an orphan doesn't mean I still am. I have a family now!"
"Hmph, stop with the lies. Are you seriously trying to convince me that you randomly stumbled upon an affluent family, turning you from an orphan into a wealthy heiress overnight?"
Mia nodded. "Why is that so hard to believe?"
"Hahaha, Mia, your excuses are getting ridiculous. Have you been indulging in too many soap operas? Such scenarios only play out in TV dramas, not in reality. Snap out of it!"
At that moment, a Porsche pulled up nearby, and a sharply dressed man stepped out. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, exuding an aura of urban sophistication.
Ramona's face lit up when she spotted him. "Jeremy, over here!"
Jeremy approached them with a warm smile. "Why are you two waiting at the entrance? Aren't you tired?
"You could have simply mentioned my name, and they would have escorted you directly to the private room."
Taking advantage of the moment, Ramona commented, "Jeremy, did you get a new car? I remember you had a BMW last time, and now you're driving a Porsche. Quite the upgrade, huh?"
"Oh, it's nothing. My family helped me out with some money to upgrade my car. There's no way I could afford a new one with my income.
"By the way, it's a pleasant surprise to see Mia here today after all these years. You still look as lovely as ever, Mia, not a day older."
Mia smiled gracefully in response. "Thanks for the compliment."
Standing nearby, Ramona couldn't conceal her jealousy. She hadn't anticipated Jeremy's immediate attention toward Mia upon his arrival.
After all, women possessed a keen intuition. Despite the passing years, it appeared Jeremy still harbored feelings for Mia.
Jeremy instructed, "Let's head inside, everyone. Don't linger outside."
Mia stayed quiet, joining the group as they made their way toward the restaurant.
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