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Nathan grumbled , frustrated , “ So what is the mature way , then ? ”
“ Figure it out yoursell , ” Caleb said curtly , ending the conversation .
Nathan returned to his room when his phone buzzed .
Then , he saw the message : [ Hey , Nathan ! Aria has agreed to be a grad advisor at Manding University .
Seeing the message , Nathan smacked his forehead . “ Why didn’t I think of that sooner ? ”
At that instant , Nathan made up his mind – he’d apply to Mandino University instead of Kanit University .
Aria and Owen stepped into the elevator and came face – to – face with two people , who were Russell and Orlando .
The four locked eyes for a tense moment , then looked away , their faces carefully blank .
Owen pressed the button for the 18th floor as the elevator began its ascent .
No one spoke ; the silence was thick and unsettling .
The elevator soon arrived at the 18th floor . Aria and Owen stepped out .
Orlando watched Aria Saxon walk away , his gaze darkening with unreadable emotions .
Not long ago , they had obtained blood samples from Rachel , along with sampl
from Dominic and Alice in prison .
The test results confirmed that Rachel was biologically related to Dominic and Alice , which meant Rachel was Aria’s half – sister .
“ Russell ,” Orlando asked hesitantly , “ should we tell Aria about Rachel’s parentage ? ” %
Russell shot him a sideways glance . “ Why tell her ? Think we could use it as a threat ? ”
Threatening her with this was unrealistic .
After all , Rachel was barely over a year old when she was sold off . What kind of familial bond could Aria possibly have with her ?
Meanwhile , in Masmubia , golden sunlight poured through the enormous floor – to – ceiling windows , bathing the opulent living room in a warm glow .
Lounging lazily on the plush sofa in a breezy summer dress , the woman reclined with her slender legs elegantly crossed . Sunlight streamed in , making the polish on her manicured toes sparkle like tiny jewels .
Before Olivia Remar , a sixteen- or seventeen – year – old girl knelt on the floor , gently cradling the woman’s foot in both hands as she meticulously trimmed her toenails .
Suddenly , Olivia’s brows furrowed , a flash of annoyance crossing her face . She abruptly kicked the girl . “ What the hell are you doing ? That hurt ! ”
She uncrossed her legs , seized Rachel by the hair and violently yanked her head upward .
Despite her flawless makeup , Olivia’s face twisted into something ugly with anger . She glared down at Rachel and spat , “ Damned mistress , was that on purpose ? ”
Rachel stammered , “ No … no … ”
Tears welled up in the girl’s eyes , but she dared not let them fall . Her voice trembled as she stammered , “ I’m sorry , Ms. Remar . It’s on me , I’m truly sorry . ”
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Rachel had delicate features , but a conspicuous scar on her left cheek ruined what would have been a lovely face .
Olivia extended her long , manicured nails and gently traced them over the girl’s star , her lips curling in disgust . “ How repulsive , she sheared
Just then , someone burst into the room in a hurry .
A subordinate burst in , slightly out of breath and clearly nervous . “ Ms. Remar , we’ve finally tracked down Mr. Nicholson’s location – he’s in Manding ca Huthailia . ”
Hearing this , Olivia released Rachel’s hair , her gaze softening briefly . But as she turned to her subordinate , her eyes went cold again . “ That’s it is that all you’ve got ? ” she demanded .
The subordinate kept his head down and replied cautiously , “ It seems he’s taken a particular interest in a Huthailian girl – he’s been digging up a lot of information about her . ”
Olivia sprang to her feet and snapped , “ Who is she ? How old is she ? What’s her name ? ”
The subordinate obediently replied , “ She’s a 23 – year – old rich heiress named Aria Saxon . ”
‘ Twenty – three – four years younger than me , ‘ Olivia thought darkly .
With a grim expression , Olivia ordered , “ Make the arrangements immediately – I’m going to Huthailia ! ”
Suddenly , as if struck by a thought , Olivia slowly shifted her gaze down to the girl still kneeling at her feet .
Olivia stared down at Rachel condescendingly , a knowing smirk on her lips . “ Oh , I almost forgot – damned mistress , you are Huthailian too , aren’t you ? ” She paused , then added , “ Do you want to return to your homeland ? ”
Hearing this , Rachel instantly dropped – to her knees , pressing herself even lower . “ I have no homeland , ” she whispered tremulously . “ I belong to you for life , Ms. Remar . ”
Olivia’s expression softened slightly . “ At least you know your place . Fine then , I’ll take you along . From now on … I’ll call you Rachel .”
Only in Russell’s presence would Olivia call her “ Rachel “ -any other time , it was always that demeaning nickname , “ damned mistress “ .
Rachel prostrated herself , her voice trembling with deference . “ Wherever you go , Ms. Remar , I will follow . ”