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‘ Painting Liam thought . So those imitations were hers ? that she never had access to Monones she knows his apprentice
“ I’ll wait , ” Liam said . He was determined to see her today .
Derek gave a cold laugh . “ Sull yourtell
He slanimed the door in Liam’s face .
Liam , thinking he’d be invited in to wait , was left standing in the cold ,
He thought , ‘ This kid has no manners !
Ten minutes passed . No one opened the door .
Shivering , Liam finally rang the bell , Derek glared at him when he opened the door . “ Ring that bell one more time and door again ,
the cops ” And slammed thự
Aria , upstairs , was putting the final touches on a new painting – a woman draped in jewelry , every hairpin , earring , necklace , brooch , bracelet , and anklet perfectly rendered . Selina’s masterpieces , every one .
After washing up , she headed downstairs .
Derek immediately reported , “ Liam’s here . No idea why , but he’s been waiting at the door , ringing the bell nonstop . Seriously annoying ”
Aria went to the door , her voice already laced with irritation . “If you’ve got something to say , spit it out and get lost . Don’t distract Derek from his studying ”
The door opened , and Liam visibly relaxed , Ignoring her clear annoyance , he said , “ Aria , I’m sorry ”
His voice was thick with remorse .
“ It was my fault for ignoring everything you did these past two years , for acting like it was all just Cole family money . You gave your all for the company , took care of my family – I owe you . If I hadn’t left for overseas , we could’ve been a real couple … But you can’t force love . I hurt you , and I want to make it
up to you . ”
He looked haggard and worn down , but his words dripped with sincerity
Without missing a beat , he went straight to business . “ The Cole Group is on the brink . I’ll give you five percent of the shares if you come back and manage things
Aria let out a cold laugh . “ Five percent ? Do look Eke i care ?
Did he forget that she was the largest shareholder of the Stars Group ? She wouldn’t even blink at that offer
“ give you another five percent once this crisis is over – plus all my personal profits . That’s the best I can do
“ And ?” Aria tilted her head , smirking . “ We have no relationship . We’ve never even spent a day as a real couple . Why should I break my back for the Cole Group ? What am I , stupid ?
“ When you need me , your family’s all warmth and sincerity . When you don’t , it’s nothing but contempt , like I’m some parasite , you’ve already divorced me after cheating , and now you want your ex wife back to save the company ? Are you insane ? ”
Her words were biting , her tone brutal , byt Liam could only swallow his frustration .
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He was the one begging ; he could let her vent . Still , he couldn’t stand one thing – he pushed back . “ No feelings ? Come on , Arta , didn’t you lov
Her expression darkened . “ Don’t flatter yourself ”
She moved to shut the door , but Liam stopped her . “ Don’t deny it . If you didn’t love me , why’d you risk your life to save mine ? ”
“ Ever consider that maybe they were after me ? ”
“ No way , ” Liam insisted .
“ Idiot , ” Aria shot back
“ Arial ”
With Daniel still in the hospital and the company in shambles , Liam clung to his belief that Aria still loved him . “ If you come back and run the Cole Group I’ll give you a child . Go do WF – you can have a baby to raise as the next hair . ”
Aria slapped him , hard , without hesitation .
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