The rest of the Bowen family members joined in, echoing Connie's plea, "Exactly. Ms. Lane, you're a prominent figure. Please, don't lower yourself to our level."
"Ms. Lane, if you drive our entire family to ruin, it will tarnish the Lane family's reputation as well."
Mia observed as the Bowen family's members gathered on the ground, tears streaming down their faces in an attempt to sway her emotionally.
However, Mia remained unmoved, finding their actions somewhat amusing.
She turned to Peyton and inquired, "Are they here?"
Peyton respectfully confirmed, "Yes, they've arrived."
Facing the hotel lobby, Mia spotted three women striding in with determination.
A faint smile tugged at Mia's lips as she remarked, "Ah, the debt collectors have arrived. Every action has consequences, and accountability must be taken. Don't come looking for sympathy from me."
Recognizing the trio, Connie's face turned pale. "What... what are you doing here? You're not even qualified to attend an event of this caliber."
Ignoring Connie's protests, the three women advanced toward her, delivering a barrage of slaps to her face.
"You clueless old hag, do you honestly believe the Bowen family still holds any power? You're headed straight for bankruptcy!"
"That's right. Now that you've angered not only the Lane family but also the foremost powerhouse in Nord City—the Barrett family, do you think there's any prospect left for the Bowen family?"
"You old hag, you're the reason my family's business went under! My father couldn't bear the burden and ended up taking his own life by jumping off a building. I'll never forget what you've done!"
Connie found herself surrounded and confronted by the three women, with Mia observing from the sidelines. It was like a drama playing out before her eyes.
Addressing the nearby journalists, Mia instructed, "There's no need to divulge all these details. Stick to the relevant information."
The reporters watched in astonishment as the dramatic scene unfolded before them; it was truly riveting.
Beside Mia, Peyton offered a reassuring smile, saying, "We'll review all your statements beforehand. I've already informed your superiors about this."
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