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His employees often said Aris had been working tirelessly far the Cole Group these past two years , but now It was clear nor energy had gone training in martial arts . How else could the have such skit ?
Hannah straightened up and said coldly , “ You went after Liam first , I was just teaching you a lesson . Even if you hadn’t blocked it , you wouldn’t han
“ Is that so ? ” Cloe stepped forward , her eyes frosty “ Ms. Gibson , attacking my guest In my Navoron Restaurant – is this the kind of manners the Gibson family teaches ? ”
Hannah scoffed , clearly unimpressed . Tunny how you didn’t say a word when Arla made her move , Ms. Woods . You let your friend attack me . Is this how Naveron Restaurant treats its guests ? ”
Cloe’s lips curled into a mocking smile , “ Mr. Cole insulted Ms. Saxon’s friend , and she had every reason to retalate . But you , Ms. Gibson – what’s your excuse for resorting to violence ? ”
“ Tillet this slap slide because of what you’ve been through , but don’t think I’ll be so forgiving next time , ” Liam said , stopping Hannah from snapping back as he turned to Aria .
Aria looked up at the man who was both familiar and strange , a flicker of mockery flashing in her a
reyes
From a young age , she’d always been able to sense how others felt about her – whether they liked or disliked her
Two years ago, Liam wasn’t like this . Back then , his eyes were filled with passion for medicine , for life , and maybe even for her . His sincerity had been undeniable , and his feelings for her were genuine .
The Solemnity Guild had given her six months . If she wanted to stay with the Saxon family , they wouldn’t stop her . But if she chose not to , she would have to return .
She had long grown tired of a life filled with bloodshed , but the Saxon family had given her no reason to stay .
The arranged marriage between the Saxon and Cole families was an opportunity . She didn’t dislike Liam , and when he , eager to leave the country . proposed they register their marriage , she agreed . It was the perfect chance to leave the Solemnity Guild behind ,
When Daniel insisted on a prenuptial agreement , it suited her perfectly . She didn’t even know the full extent of her own assets , and keeping them separate from the Cole family was for the best
She had used Liam to escape the Solemnity Guild , taking on the role of his wife . In return , she had done her best to help his family and care for his relatives .
Whatever debt she owed had long been repaid . She had accepted the divorce , but now the Coles wanted to take what was hers , pushing her patience to
its limits .
The way Liam looked at her now was filled with nothing but disdain , a far cry from the way he used to look at her .
She knew he wasn’t worth her time .
Aria ignored him .
Cloe couldn’t ignore it . Her expression darkened , and her beautiful eyes turned icy as she said , “ Naveron Restaurant doesn’t serve troublemakers . From now on , you’re banned . And that includes …..
She raised her gaze slightly , locking eyes with Kim . “And that includes Mr. Shaw here . Anyone who associates with them can’t be much better . ”
Their eyes met – one calm and indifferent , the other shadowed and unreadable .
Startled , Amanda hiccupped and raised her hand nervously . “ Ms. Woods , I’m just an assistant . Surely , I’m not included , right ? ”
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Cloe shifted her gaze and smiled faintly , rou’re not included . ”
Lam’s face darkened , “ We’ve already paid . What gives you the right to refuse tis service ??
Cloe merely said , “ Navoron Restaurant will refund you tenfold . ”
Before Liam could argue further , Kim cut in with a mocking tone , “ if I’d known this place was run by the oh- so – hypocritical Ms. Woods , wouldn’t bothered stepping in . Goodbye , ”
With that , he strode out with long , confident steps . Amanda quickly apologized to Cloe before hurrying after him .
Kim’s words left . Hannah elated . “ If Kim doesn’t like it here , then there’s no point sticking around . Let’s po “
The group left , and the onlookers gradually dispersed as well .
“ Aria , Vanessa , I’m sorry you had to go through this today . Drinks are on me next time Cloe said with a smile .
“ It’s my fault , Clon . I shouldn’t have dragged you into this , ” Aria said .
Elena spread rumors that Aria had been sold to an older man by her foster parents . The wealthy socialites , relieved they hadn’t stuck with Aria’s beauty cream , eagerly switched to the new beauty cream Elena promoted ,
That morning , Wendy Shaw , Kim’s mother , was washing up . When she caught sight of herself in the mirror , she let out a sharp scream .
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