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Liam’s head whipped to the side from the slap , leaving him completely stunned .
Aria casually pulled back her hand and said with a calm Indifference , “ Mind y
I your language .”
The crowd collectively gasped , their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets ,
They couldn’t believe she just slapped Liam in the face .
Vanessa pulled out a wet wipe from somewhere and grabbed Ala’s hand , wiping it clean with exaggerated care . A teasing smille played on her tips as she said , “ Don’t waste your energy on them ever again . They’re disgusting ”
Vanessa was used to dealing with online hate , snarky coworkers , and bossy superiors . She rarely let things bother her , but whenever Aria was around , she was always the first to step up and fight back for her .
Aria thought . Having a bestie who always stands up for me ? Now that’s the best ! ‘
The sharp sting on his cheek finally snapped Liam out of his date . The pain radiated all the way to his teeth , and his eyes burned with fury . “ Arial ”
Hannah reacted even faster than Liam . Seeing Aria lay a hand on the man she loved right in front of her was a blatant challenge to her patience .
Her hand lashed out toward Aria’s face , fast and fierce .
However , Aria pulled Vanessa back and , with her other hand , swiftly caught Hannah’s wrist .
The impact froze their hands mid – air , the strength of their grip locking them in a silent battle .
“ Ms. Gibson , did you ask me before trying to hit me ? ” Aria’s voice was calm , yet sharp enough to cut through the tension .
Hannah had been training in boxing since she was young , even clinching the city championship . Even the toughest guys in her league couldn’t take her
down .
Fueled by rage , she had put real power into that punch .
But somehow , Aria blocked her punch with ease .
Hannah’s eyes widened in disbelief , unable to comprehend how Aria had blocked her punch so effortlessly .
She thought furiously , ‘ I’ll see how fa
far she can go with this !
Hannah twisted free from Aria’s grip with a sharp , calculated move , her right arm whipping through the air and aiming straight for Aria’s chest
Hannah’s speed was astonishing , the muscles in her forearm smooth and taut , a testament to her boxing champion prowess .
The crowd fraze , their eyes wide in shock . Everyone knew Hannah’s reputation , and with the two standing so close , it seemed impossible for Aria to avoid the punch – unless she could teleport
Aria didn’t dodge . She shifted her body to the side in one swift motion , raising her arm to block the attack .
The force Hannah unleashed rebounded with equal intensity , snapping back at her like a whip ,
Caught off guard by her own arrogance , Hannah failed to pull back in time . The recoil sent her spinning , her balance lost as she stumbled sideways .
Before she could hit the ground , Liam stepped in and caught her just in time
Defeated by Aria , Hannah’s pupils trembled in disbel
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She had seen the video that made Aria famous . Aria’s moves were way too smooth , and those people fell too fast , Hannah bellavad it had to
“ She must have hired those people to act with her , just to distract everyone from her scams , Hannah reasoned , clinging to her doubts .
When she decided to strike , she had considered the risks . If Aria ended up seriously injured , Hannah could use that video to discredit her .
But she hadn’t expected this – Aria not only blocked her attack but nearly humiliated her in front of everyone.
I’m a boxing champion , How could I possibly lose ? Hannah’s thoughts raced , refusing to accept the reality . It has to be because I underestimated her
Aria bent slightly , brushed the dust off her shirt , and shot a mocking glance at Hannah and Liam . “ Ms. Gibson , you seem pretty disappointed .
Her strike had been merciless ; if it had landed on someone untrained , a few broken ribs would’ve been the least of their worries .
Seeing Ana unharmed , Liam let out a quiet sigh of relief . Though not an expert in martial arts , his years of basic training told him Hannah’s move wasn’t something to take lightly .
Hannah had stepped in to defend him , but if Aria had been injured , this whole situation would’ve been a nightmare to resolve .
Liam’s gaze darkened as he replayed the scene in his mind .
Standing close , he had seen what others missed an ordinary person wouldn’t have been able to dodge Hannah’s attack .
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