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Aria was about to head to the training room when her phone rang .
Seeing the taller ID , she answered immediately — before she could say a word , all she heard wat dafie and a sharp scolding . “ Ungarana broke me up at the airport . ”
She barely managed to stifle a laugh as she pulled on her coat and left .
Meanwhile , at the Cole Group , Liam picked up a call from Hannah . “ Liam , Collin told me Mono’s arrived at the airport . I’m coming to get your let’s go straight to the Fine Art Society . ”
It had been ten years since Mono last showed up anywhere .
Liam wasn’t about to miss this chance , so he dropped his work and hurried out the door .
At the airport , a silver – haired old man sat alone , his suit neat but his eyes sunken , cheekbones sharp , every inch marked by age .
Mono , just come with us , said a well – dressed man , hair slicked back and posture formal .
Mono looked away , voice low and rough . “ No need to worry , Gael’s with me . I’ll wait a bit longer . ”
Gael McFarland , his private butler and a retired soldier , had watched over Mono for more than a decade .
Sitting beside him , Gael kept a quiet eye on the crowds .
The middle – aged man tried again , “ Are you waiting for your apprentice ? ”
Mono snorted . “ No , I’m waiting for a little idiot with more nerves than brains , who’s blind and thick – headed . ”
With those words , Mono finally vented a fraction of his anger .
Until she apologized in person , he refused to acknowledge that brat as his student .
She’d embarrassed him enough already .
At that moment , Gael brightened . “ Mono , Aria’s here . ”
Mono raised his chin , narrowed his eyes , and gave a cold snort . “ Well , she finally bothered to show up . Kept an old man like me waiting half an hour . ”
The middle – aged man looked up and saw a young woman approaching – beautiful , striking , and cool as ice .
Nothing about her said “ artist , ” and she certainly didn’t look like Mono’s apprentice .
But Aria spotted Mono right away and hurried over .
“ You’re late – how dare you keep Mono waiting so long ? ” the man scolded , acting like family . Then , bowing , he added , “ Mono , we can leave whenever you like . ”
Mono shot him a glare that made the man’s heart stutter – had he said something wrong ?
Mono just huffed through his nose , then held out his arm .
Aria stepped in and naturally took his arm , helping him up . “ Are you going to the Fine Art Society or coming with me ? ” she asked .
“ We have nothing to do with each other . Go to your place and I’ll lose all my reputation , ” Mono snapped , eyes slanted her way .
Aria could only sigh – he was definitely still holding a grudge .
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Fine , we’ll go to the Fine Art Society , ” Arla sald , shutting the matter down .
Mono rolled his eyes at her , while Gael stifled a chuckle and followed with the luggage .
At their destination . Arla tried to speak to Mono , but he waved her off . “ I’m here now . Go back to wherever you came from , and don’t show your three days . ”
She paused , then nodded . “ Alright , I’ll come see you in three days . ”
Climbing back into her car , Aria pulled away as Moño watched the taillights vanish , so angry that his nostrils flared with every breath .
That heartless brat – she really left as soon as he told her to .
Across the lot , in a black car , Liam sat in the driver’s seat , frowning as he watched Aria’s car disappear into the distance , Wasn’t that Aria’s car ?