Chapter 386

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“ Hand it over Tina demanded , reaching out to Aria .
Aria tightened her grip . “ No ”
Tina gaped at her in disbelief .
“ Don’t think I won’t spread rumors that your two are dating ! ” Tina threatened .
Aria replied nonchalantly . “ Go ahead . It’s not even real anyway ”
“ You …. ” Tina ignored Aria’s explanation , almost swearing .
She bit back the curse that almost slipped out and studied Owen intently .
Just then , a breeze pressed his shirt against his body , revealing the well – defined contours of his abdomen .
‘ Not bad , she thought , sizing him up .
Her gaze drifted upward , landing on his slightly prominent Adam’s apple
People said that men with big Adam’s apples were more masculine .
She clicked her tongue , a little envious . This girl really lucked out .
Tina’s unabashed stare was so intense that Owen immediately noticed , his brows knitting in discomfort .
Aria thought to herself how ridiculous this was , then stepped in front of Roxanne . “ Stop staring people . It’s disrespectful . ”
“ Haha ! Now you’re protecting him ? What a petty little thing . ”
A smile tugged at the corners of Owen’s lips .
Tina glanced at her supposed boyfriend and felt even more annoyed .
He was not even on TV , yet he wore makeup and cologne .
No wonder she couldn’t fall for him after weeks of dating . It felt just like dating a woman .
Thinking about what Aria said only made her angrier .
Aher tonight’s test , she was dumping him for sure .
Tina’s gaze lingered on the roasted chestnuts in Ania’s hand .
Aher being tricked out of her chestnuts , she went back to buy more , only to find the store about to close and not a single pack left .
But she didn’t dwell on it . She would just have her assistant get them …
“ Since we’ve run into each other , let’s have dinner ,” Tina suggested , trying to sound casual
Even if Aria refused to acknowledge the Saxon family , it didn’t change the fact that they were still cousins by blood .
“ It’s my birthday today … and you’re the only family I have let in Kanit City Tina added quietly .
Arla shook her head with a smile . “ No thanks , I’d rather not be the third wheel . ”
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Tina pursed her lips and said , “ Just bring Owen along . It’s not like I’m not treating . ”
Aria said , “ I need to get these roasted chestnuts to Vanessa before they get cold and lose their flavor
Tina ground her teeth . So she snatched my chestnuts just to give them to Vanessal Seriously ? ”
Tina said , “ I’ll ask someone to deliver it to you , and it’s been quite a while . It must be cold by now . ”
It would’ve been better to just give it to her right away .
Willie stepped forward and said , “ It must be fate running lido each other in a big city like Kanit . Since we’re all here , why don’t we celebrate Timor’s birthday together ? I’ve already made a reservations . Mr. Shaw , you haven’t eaten yet , have you ? ”
Only then did Aria realize that Owen had come all the way from Mandino City and probably hadn’t had time to eat yet .
Owen said solity , “ I do as she says . ”
Tina was speechless at their public display of affection and snapped , “ Let’s go , then . ”
Willie hurried after her , reaching out to grab Tina’s hand . Tina recoiled in disgust and yanked her hand away without hesitation .
Aria frowned as she watched the scene unfold . Did Tina not believe what she had said ?
Owen’s clear , gentle voice drifted down from above . “ Are you coming with us ? ”
Aria paused for a moment , then nodded . “ Yeah , I’ll go .” After all , no one turned down a free meal .
Besides , there was something she needed to figure out tonight .
Seeing that Aria and Owen hadn’t caught up , Tina slowed her pace , a flicker of unease in her chest – though her pride forbade her from asking again .
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when she glimpsed them out of the comer of her eye did she feel secretly relieved , a faint smile tugging at her lips .
Aria reminded , “ Don’t forget to order delivery ”
Tina’s smile vanished instantly . Through gritted teeth , she snapped , “ Finel
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