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Amanda looked at the unconscious man on the ground , her legs trembling as she clung to Aria’s hand . “ Aria , you’re truly my lucky charm . I wouldn’t have known what to do today without you . ”
If Silvia had been injured , things would have gotten complicated .
Scott Group’s bankruptcy wasn’t entirely without Amanda’s father’s involvement .
Fully aware that the Scott family hated him and sought revenge , he still insisted on holding the wine – tasting event – even using Amanda’s name to do it .
To put it bluntly , the Ward family used everyone who came today as pawns .
Now that they’d partnered with Netallo Winery’s owner , they’d really started throwing their weight around .
A thought struck Amanda , and she smiled wryly .
They probably never expected Maurice to ignore her – the person in charge – and go after someone else instead .
Barry’s eyes widened in realization as he looked at Amanda . “ Amanda … ”
Aria asked , “ You holding up okay ? ”
Amanda briefly acknowledged her brother , then nodded firmly at Aria . “ I’m good ! ”
Amanda gritted her teeth and told herself , ‘ Doesn’t matter if I can’t – I have to . ‘
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Amanda turned to the crowd , bowed , and said , “ Our deepest apologies for the alarm . After the event , the Ward family will present each guest with a signature wine set from Ward’s Winery – our way of making up for this unpleasant experience . ”
They were all people who had seen it all . Since the situation was resolved so efficiently , they remained unfazed .
The guests all nodded in understanding , making it clear they weren’t bothered by what had happened .
The ambulance arrived and took Maurice away , with two police officers following .
Fryderyk glanced at Amanda . “ Since it is resolved, I’ll take my leave . ”
“ Sorry to have wasted your time , Captain Fletcher . ” Amanda clung affectionately to Aria , her eyes sparkling . “ Aria , you’re amazing ! I don’t need men with you around . If you were a guy , I’d marry you in a heartbeat ! ”
Amanda teased with a playful grin , “ Or even if you’re a girl , would you mind having a wife ? ”
Aria and Caleb were speechless .
Fryderyk , who had just started to leave , was stunned .
Expecting Amanda to be heartbroken , Barry pushed his way through the crowd to comfort her – only to freeze in shock .
Aria was startled by Amanda’s outrageous proposal . Shaking her head , she replied firmly , “ I do mind . I can’t make you happy . ”
Amanda looked at her with a loving expression and said , “ I don’t mind at all . Just being by your side is enough for me . ”
As she leaned in closer , Aria tapped her forehead with her index finger . “ Stop messing around , ” she said , half – amused .
“ Alright then , ” Amanda pouted playfully .
Amanda turned her head away , then caught sight of someone else – Caleb .
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Amanda mused , ‘ Hmm , maybe becoming Aria’s sister in law wouldn’t be bad after all . ”
A mischievous gleam gradually intensified in Amanda’s eyes .
Caleb suddenly felt someone’s gaze burning into him . He turned his head – only to find himself staring straight into Amanda’s intense eyes .
Caleb thought , ‘ No way . Is she seriously trying to get close to Aria by starting with me ? ”
Amanda let go of Aria’s arm and sauntered over to Caleb , putting on an exaggeratedly sweet voice . “ Mr. Saxon … ”
Caleb’s eyes widened . ‘ What the hell ! ‘
Caleb didn’t even glance at Aria as he hastily turned away . “ I , I have to go discuss something over there , ” he blurted out .
“ Hey , what’s the hurry ? ” Amanda teased .
Amanda had barely taken two steps when Barry caught her arm . “ Amanda . ”
Her expression turned icy in an instant . “ What is it ? ”
Barry asked , “ Did you know about this all along ? ”
“ What good would knowing do… ” Aria withdrew her gaze and sighed . Some people weren’t the sharpest tools in the shed , but as long as they could
function on their own , no one called them out for it .
Both the Ward family , with their patriarchal mindset , and the Saxon family – who finally found their long – lost daughter only to treat her like a stranger- were no different .
Amanda had to find her own way out .
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