Chapter 380

Instantly , the three bodyguards bowed deeply . “ Our apologies , Mr. Shaw
Aria pulled out her phone with a mocking smirk and sneered , “ What are you so afraid off if I don’t answer , do you really think Owen , would be out i hero ??
With that , she answered the call . Owen’s urgent voice came through : “ Where are you ? ”
“ At a bar . ”
On the other end , Owen’s grip on the steering wheel loosened slightly as relief washed over him .
With Aria’s skills surpassing his , Owen knew there was no way she’d be caught so easily .
Even if she got caught , it would only be on purpose .
After all , this mess stemmed from him . He had to be the one to fix it .
Owen said , “ I just got a message from Isaac . You … ”
“ Mm – hmm . ” Aria cut him off before he could finish . “ Relax , I’ve got this . I just got tired from shopping , so I’m taking a little break here . ”
Under the watchful eyes of Isaac and his bodyguards , she casually shifted positions , settling deeper into her seat with deliberate ease .
“ I just don’t get it . If this person has a grudge against you , why drag me into it ? ”
Owen fell silent , his voice heavy with guilt. “ I’m sorry . ”
Aria said , “ Don’t apologize . Blame that blind old bastard instead . ”
Isaac exploded with rage , his face turning beet red . ‘ Did that brat just call me a blind old bastard ? ‘
He shot to his feet . The sudden movement sent the woman beside him tumbling off the sofa .
“ Don’t worry . I’m hanging up , ” Aria said into the phone .
She pocketed her phone and locked eyes with Isaac . “ About to make a move ? ”
“ I only wanted to use you to lure Owen here ,” Isaac said , his eyes glinting with malice . “ But I’ve changed my mind . Since you’re the woman he loves most , I think it’ll be much more fun to break you . ”
Aria looked genuinely shocked . “ Wait , I’m supposed to be someone’s one true love ? Owen ? Who the hell said that ? ”
Aria fired off three rapid questions in disbelief .
Isaac sneered , “ Now you regret it ? Too late . ”
He snarled , “ Strip her ! ”
Isaac’s bodyguards , all exclusively trained by the Shaw family , hesitated . They had never crossed any real moral lines before .
Isaac’s eyes turned glacial as he issued a bone – chilling warning . “ If you don’t act now , I’ll skip you alive ! ”
The first to act were the same three bodyguards who had tried to capture Aria earlier .
They already knew how this would end , so they just went through the motions .
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Within moments , the bodyguards in the private room were sent flying one after another , crashing to the fee in alantes
Ana dusted off her clothes , coolly raised her eyes , her gaze locking onto Isaac .
Isaac’s fate twisted in terror as he stumbled backward , his voice trembling . “ Y … you … you .. ,
Ana snatched the fruit knife from the table and hurled it in one fluid motion .
Her knife struck Isaac in the leg . He let out a blood – curdling stream and collapsed to the floor , clutching his wound in agony
Aria pressed the blade closer and wained , “ Try me again , and this knife finds your heart ! ”
She brushed herself off and strøde out of the bar without a backward glance ,
The woman cowered in the corner , too terrified to make a sound . Only after Aria left did she dare to crawl forward on her hands and knees , her face streaked with tears . “ Mr. Shaw … hold on , please ! I’ll call an ambulance right away ! ”
Just as Aria stepped out of the VIP room , Anabel came rushing toward her , followed closely by an unfamiliar middle – aged man .
“ Aria ! ”
Anabel hurried over to Aria , scanning her from head to toe , anxiety
Aria shook her head . “ I’m fine . ”
Anabel let out a relieved sigh . “ You scared me to death ! ”
over her face . “ Are you okay ? Are you hurt ? Did Grandpa harm you ? ”
The middle – aged man studied Aria intently , then stepped past her and entered the private room .
His gaze instantly froze as he took in the scene before him .
Isaac grimaced in agony , his face contorted with rage as he snarled , “ Owen’s girl did this ! Take them out ! ”
Aria took two steps back , tilted her head slightly , and said , “ My name is Aria . I’m not Owen’s girl , just a friend . ”
She warned coldly , “ Call me
wrong again , and I’ll blind you . ”