Chapter 50

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Nathan had started the fight , but it had been in defense of a female student who’d been bullied . He was in the right .
Aria looked at Valerie . “ So , it was mutual lighting ? ”
Valerie nodded , “ You could say that .”
Arla then glanced at Tavion’s leg “ Is his leg really broken ? ”
Valerie hesitated , “ The school doctor said the bone’s fine , but favion says it hurts ”
Maells chimed in , hands on her hips , “ Your school doctor’s downplaying it . My son’s leg is definitely broken . You’d better pay up so we can take him to the hospital ”
Her wide hips bumped the dean , who subtly moved away to avoid the conflict .
Aria gave a slight nod and turned her attention to the other person in the room . “ And what about the skinny guy ? ”
The “ skinny guy . ” Leafric Moraine , scowled . “ My name’s Leadric Moraine .”
He didn’t appear to be injured , except for his right hand , which was bandaged .
Valerie spoke up again “ Leonic is the top student at Stonemere High . He came here to represent his school in a basketball he accidentally sprained his hand . ”
Aria raised an eyebrow . “ Sounds like an accident. ”
competition . During the fight
“ Shut up ! ” Elric Morvaline cursed angrily , his cheek muscles twitching with fury . “ My son wouldn’t have been hurt if that little brat hadn’t started the fight ”
Ana , not yet in her twenties , wasn’t even acknowledged by Eirk .
Seeing her sitting there only fueled his anger , Without a second thought , he reached out to pull her up .
“ What are you doing ? Nathan was quick to act , grabbing Elric’s arm , and throwing it aside . “ Why get physical ? ”
Seren Moraine quickly stepped in , grabbing her husband’s arm . “ Don’t act impulsively . We’re here to resolve this , not escalare it . ”
Elric , embarrassed , shook off Seren’s grip with force . “ Don’t tell me what to do All you ever do is cry . Just shut u
Leotrichurried over to support his mother , lips pressed tightly together , his eyes dark with frustration .
The tension in the room thickened .
stay out of it ! ”
Aria , unfazed , extended a finger and pushed Nathan aside , moving straight to the point . “ How much compensation are you asking for ? ”
“ Ten million dollars , ” Thorne said , his face calm , though his trembling lips betrayed his excitement .
Nathan exploded . “ Ten million ? Why not just rob a bank ?”
Thorne snorted . “ My son’s injury is the worst . The medical bills and hospital fees are already going to be a lot. His leg’s ruined , and his life’s ruined . Ten million isn’t too much to ask . ”
Aria nodded thoughtfully . “ You’re right . Ten phillion isn’t too much . “ .
The eyes of the Morvaines gimmered with greed .
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Nathan’s face twisted in anger . “ You’ve lost it
“ Aria , if you’re not going to handle this properly , then leavel What are you even doing here ? ”
Il ten million was paid , his parents wouldn’t blame Aria . He’d take the heat .
Micah cut in . “ Mr. Saxon has left this matter entirely to Ms. Saxon , Mr. Nathan . Please step aside . ”
Nathan shot Aria a glare that could pierce through steel . “ Til handle my own business . I don’t need her here . She can leave ! ”
Micah grabbed Nathan’s arm , pulling him aside . “ Sir , don’t disturb Ms. Saxon
Nathan seethed , “ You actually listen to her
He tried to break free from Micah’s grip , but he failed .
“ Can you call the shots ? When is the ten million coming ? ” Thome pressed eagerly , nearly unable to contain his greed .
Elric’s excitement grew . He was already calculating the payout in his mind .
Aria smiled faintly . “ I can give you ten million , but how do I know your son’s leg is really that bad ? What if you’re trying to scam me ? ”
Nathan exploded again . “ Are you stupid ? They’re just trying to scam you ! ”
“ Micah , he’s too noisy , ” Arla ordered .
“ Understood , Ms. Saxon . ” Micah turned to Nathan , threatening . “ Mr. Nathan , if you don’t quiet down , I’ll have to cover your mouth . I didn’t wash my hands after using the restroom earlier .
Nathan froze in anger .
Elric sincered . “ I’ll bring you a certificate of injury .”
With ten million on the line , faking a certificate was e257 .
Aria glanced at Tavion’s leg , a small smile curling on her lips . “ Ten million’s no problem , but with an injury this severe , I’m guessing amputation’s in order , right ? ”
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