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Chapter 144 - Recognized

Author: Claire M
last update publish date: 2026-05-13 18:28:24

With Leonardo officially sent back to his world, Mia finally feels the weight of the "surveillance" lift from her shoulders.

Luckily, her dorm withdrawal has been approved just as the deadline loomed, and now her life is being shoveled, box by box, into Elias's penthouse.

The apartment is a battlefield of half-open luggage and bubble wrap. Mia is in the thick of it. She is deep into a box of research papers when her phone begins its vibration on the kitchen island.

It's Ethan. A video call.

She
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    "It's a pleasure, Miss Coleman," Mia says, her smile never wavering."Well, now that we're all here, let's sit," Old Weston commands, heading for the lounge area. "My legs are aching from standing.""Elias, sit next to me," the Old Weston says, patting the cushion to his right. "I've forgotten what you look like. Let me have a proper look at you.""Fine," Elias says. He doesn't let go of Mia. He keeps his arm firmly around her waist, pulling her along with him as he takes the seat.Tina sits on the old man's left, the picture of poise."I hear the Coleman Sports Group just acquired a major hockey club in the UK," Old Weston begins, his eyes fixed on Elias. "And Tina was the lead negotiator. She made every call, closed every loophole. Twenty-five years old, and already a force of nature in the boardroom."Elias knows exactly what his grandfather is doing—the old "compare and contrast" routine."No need to be jealous of Mr. Coleman, Grandpa," Elias says, his voice lazy and biting. "Your

  • On Thin Ice With You   Chapter 146 - Grandfather

    A woman of undeniable elegance breaks away from the fireplace, her golden hair swept back in a sophisticated chignon. She has Elias's eyes—piercing and intelligent—but her smile is warm and disarming."You're finally here! I thought I'd have to send a search party," Rona Weston exclaims, gliding toward them. She gives Elias a quick, affectionate squeeze before turning her full attention to Mia. She takes Mia's hands in hers, her touch energetic."Mia! Oh, my dear, you are even more stunning in person! You have such presence.""Mrs. Weston, it's an honor to be here. Thank you for the invitation," Mia says, her voice steady and graceful."None of that 'Mrs. Weston' business. I'm Rona," she insists, tucking her arm through Mia's. "I want us to be like sisters! If I spend enough time with you young people, maybe I'll stop feeling a hundred years old.""You're joking, Mrs. Rona. You look like you could be Elias's sister, not his mother," Mia replies, her wit sharp and perfectly timed.The

  • On Thin Ice With You   Chapter 145 - Invitation

    The public is starving for a glimpse into the forbidden.Ever since the news of Elias Weston moving in with his therapist hit the tabloids, the internet has been a fever dream of speculation.But behind the velvet curtains of the Weston name, one of Canada's most formidable dynasties, a different kind of hunger is brewing.The Westons don't need tabloids. They knew about Mia before the first paparazzi lens even clicked. For months, Rona Weston and Richard Weston have been circling, dropping "hints" that were more like summons.Thursday evening arrives with a deceptive softness. Mia and Elias are tangled together on the sofa, a movie playing unheeded in the background.The vibration of Elias's phone on the marble coffee table shatters the peace. He glances at the caller ID, and a slow smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth. He's been expecting this.He slides the phone across the screen. "Maman, bonsoir. (Mother, good everning)"On the other end, Rona Weston's voice is an elegant, music

  • On Thin Ice With You   Chapter 144 - Recognized

    With Leonardo officially sent back to his world, Mia finally feels the weight of the "surveillance" lift from her shoulders.Luckily, her dorm withdrawal has been approved just as the deadline loomed, and now her life is being shoveled, box by box, into Elias's penthouse.The apartment is a battlefield of half-open luggage and bubble wrap. Mia is in the thick of it. She is deep into a box of research papers when her phone begins its vibration on the kitchen island.It's Ethan. A video call.She hasn't spoken to her father in three or four days."Goodness, Mia! Look at you!" Alice's voice pierces through the speaker before Ethan can even say hello. "You're a mess! What on earth have you been doing?""I'm cleaning, Mom," Mia says, laughing as she tucks a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "I'm reorganizing the whole place.""Are you doing all that alone?" Alice asks, her eyes narrowing as she peers into the background of the frame."No," Mia says, casting a glance over her shoulder. Eli

  • On Thin Ice With You   Chapter 143 - Mine

    The following afternoon, the air in the upscale cafe near the University of Toronto is thick with the scent of roasted beans and unspoken tension.Mia sits between two titans of different worlds: Elias, radiating the restless, lethal grace of a professional athlete, and Leonardo, who possesses the cool, chiseled composure of a scholar.After the formal introductions are out of the way, Mia wastes no time. She leans forward, her voice calm but layered with a firm, protective edge."I'm sure you've seen the headlines, Leonardo," she says, her eyes locking onto his. "I'm incredibly sorry you were dragged into that mess. It's absurd, really."She pauses, her hand moving beneath the table to find Elias's knee. "Luckily, Elias and I are rock-solid. We don't put much stock in tabloid fiction, otherwise, a stunt like that could have caused a lot of unnecessary damage to our relationship."Leonardo doesn't flink. He offers a measured, diplomatic nod. "Please believe me, Mia—my admiration for y

  • On Thin Ice With You   Chapter 142 - Quota

    "Oh, for God's sake," Mia groans, though he can hear the suppressed amusement in her voice. "A jilted partner? You?""It's a tragedy," Elias teases, his voice low and suggestive. "I'm practically heartbroken."Mia pauses, her tone shifting to something a little more playful. "You aren't jealous, are you?""I'm a seasoned expert in the field of jealousy, sweetheart," Elias retorts.Mia's lips curl into a knowing smirk. "Fine. You've piqued my interest. I have to see for myself exactly how they're slandering me."She begins to pack her things with renewed energy, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. "I'm heading out now. We can talk face-to-face. Don't go anywhere."She hangs up before he can get another word in, her fingers already flying across her screen. As she exits her office, she pulls up the viral article.The photos are beautifully shot. The way the light hits Leonardo's chiseled jaw as they sit on that bench makes it look like a still from a high-budget romance.Disgu

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