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Spotting The man weaving into the crowd , Fryderyk muttered “ Excuse me ” as he pushed his way through .
The liquor business was also part of the Saxon family’s holdings . Caleb had come today with an agenda , but since Amanda was still busy , he chose not to disturb her and was content to stay by Aria’s side .
Silvia also followed closely behind him .
The three settled into a subtle dynamic – Aria reached for a glass of wine , Caleb followed suit , and after a moment’s hesitation , Silvia did the same , taking a delicate sip as Aria did .
Someone came to discuss business with Caleb , forcing him to excuse himself .
Silvia glanced between Caleb and Aria , then made up her mind to stay with Aria .
Ever since Aria returned , Silvia found her friends gradually drifting away .
At first , Silvia felt deeply hurt. But when she saw the scar on Aria’s back , all she felt was shame and guilt .
She had gained the status of the Saxon family’s heiress – what more could she possibly be dissatisfied with ?
‘ The one that should feel resentful is Aria , Silvia thought . ‘I stole her life . She should hate me , target me , and trample me into the dirt .
But none of that happened .
Aria hadn’t eaten lunch . Spotting an appetizing pastry , she lifted the lid , picked up a small plate , and took a bite .
Silvia glanced at Aria , picked up another pastry , and waited until Aria finished eating before tentatively offering it to her . “ Aria , I’ve tried this one before . It’s really good . ”
Aria took it . “ Thanks . ”
Out of the corner of her eye , Aria caught sight of a figure , her eyes instantly narrowing in alert .
The man had a clear target – his eyes locked onto Silvia as he reached into his pocket , roughly shoving aside anyone in his way before charging straight at
her .
The scene erupted into chaos .
A chorus of terrified screams erupted from the crowd .
A heavyset man suddenly pulled out a knife and lunged straight at Silvia .
He was too fast for Fryderyk to react .
The bodyguard tried to block him , but the assailant broke free .
Liam had been watching closely . Seeing this , his eyes went wide in shock . “ Watch out ! ”
With one hand , Aria yanked Silvia out of harm’s way . With the other , she caught the attacker’s wrist mid – strike – and with a swift , brutal twist , snapped his
arm .
The man let out a bloodcurdling scream as his wrist snapped ,
The knife clattered to the floor with a jarring metallic ring .
“ Arial ” Caleb rushed over urgently .
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Fryderyk immediately secured the evidence and was about to speak when Aria snapped her leg up , delivering a brutal kick straight to the man’s gut .
The man hung suspended for a split second before his legs buckled , slamming down hard onto his knees .
The chaos froze as if someone had hit the pause button , plunging the room into abrupt silence .
Damn , that was one hell of a kick !
Silvia stood there frozen in shock , her heart pounding wildly in her chest .
The attacker was coming straight for her .
I almost got killed , Silvia thought in shock .
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As the grip on her wrist loosened , Silvia glanced down at the hand that had just pulled her to safety . Her gaze traveled upward , landing on a calm , almost indifferent face .
Aria glanced at the half – eaten pastry on the floor , irritation flickering across her face .
Moving mechanically , Silvia bent down , picked up the pastry she’d just called delicious , and , with trembling hands , offered it again . “ T – this one … ”
Aria glanced at Silvia , took the pastry , and under everyone’s watchful eyes , took a deliberate bite , chewed , and swallowed . “ This one really does taste
the best . ”
Caleb’s face had been etched with worry , but as he watched the two exchange the pastry , his voice unconsciously softened . “ Aria , are you alright ? ”
Aria nodded . “ Yeah , I’m fine . ”
He then turned to Silvia . “ Silvia , how about you ? Are you hurt ? ”
Silvia shook her head , her face still wearing the dazed look of someone who had just escaped death . “ I’m … I’m fine too . ”
Watching this scene , Liam instantly recalled how Aria had yanked him aside just as a bullet whizzed past where he’d been standing .
At that moment , Liam’s gaze was fixed solely on Aria , his heart pounding wildly as if it might burst out of his chest .
He and Hannah were long over .
Liam thought , ‘ Aria is single , and she used to have feelings for me . That means I still have a chance , don’t I ? ‘
‘ Making a move doesn’t guarantee success , ‘ Liam pondered , ‘ but if I don’t try , I’ll have no chance at all .’
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