Chapter 483
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Aria teased , “ Weren’t you just mad at me ? Got over it already ? ”
Tina snorted coldly , “ I wouldn’t stoop to a brat’s level . ”
“ Oh , ” Aria continued casually , “ So how does the Archer family stack up against the Saxon family ? ”
Tina was a bit puzzled by why Aria asked that , but still replied , “ About the same . ”
Aria scoffed , “ Then what’s there to worry about ? ”
Tina asked , “ Are you planning to ask my grandfather for help ? ”
Aria shot her a took like she was an idiot . “ Why would I ever ask your grandfather for help ? I don’t even take the Saxon family seriously , let alone a girl from the Archer family . If she’s itching to die , I’ll gladly help her on her way .”
Tina looked at her , a complex look in her eyes . “ You’ve changed a lot . ”
The old Aria wouldn’t have talked this much to her . Most of the time , she only ignored Tina .
Aria had heard far worse insults than this back in the Solemnity Guild . She never bothered with words . Her fists did the talking , and she preferred to beat people into submission .
In Huthailia , Aria knew she couldn’t resort to violence . She wouldn’t break the law . As for the gossip and snide remarks , she couldn’t care less .
Later , she met many people who truly cared about her . While she could ignore those malice herself , those who cared about her could not .
Aria thought , ‘ Clapping back right to their face and watching them seethe but not dare say a word is quite satisfying !
Following the show’s schedule , the cast was ready to head to the supermarket for groceries .
Luther was paired with Aria and quickly moved to her side . “ Aria , what would you like to eat ? ”
Aria shot him an indifferent glance . “ Go by yourself . I’m not a celebrity and have no interest in playing along with this grocery shopping act for cameras . ”
Spotting an opening , Calista jumped in . “ Luther , let’s team up . ”
Aria walked away directly.
Annoyance flashed across Luther’s face . He’d been trying to get closer to Aria , but Calista kept pestering him relentlessly .
Meanwhile , the remaining three naturally grouped up . Tina took the lead , “ Let’s get moving . ”
After the five left , Aria chatted briefly with Lily and Pearl before heading across the hall .
The fingerprint scan succeeded , and the door opened Aria was startled to find Owen standing right by the door . “ What are you doing here ? ” she blurted
out .
Owen naturally pulled her into his arms . “ I had a feeling you’d come over , ” he said .
Aria raised an eyebrow . “ You guessed that right ? ”
“ Yeah , we’re so in sync , ” Owen replied .
Aria handed him a bag of nuts and said , “ Finn prepared it . Pretty tasty . ”
Owen took the bag and noted the brand . “ Lily’s SAT results come out in an hour . ”
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“ Yeah , ” Aria said , a bit nervous inside . “ The crew will leave at five to shoot elsewhere . Once they’re gone , let’s go out for dinner and celebrate Uly SAT
results . ”
Owen asked , “ Still going to Amour Bistro ? ”
“ Let’s try a new restaurant and invite Cloe and Julia , ” Aria suggested . ‘ Poor Vanessa can only go to film the show , Aria thought .
“ Got it . I’ll pick the place , ” Owen said .
Aria suddenly thought of Luther and said , “ By the
way , there ‘
this guest , Luther . He said you have a thing for me . ”
We were kids , Luther used to tag along with us all the time . But after I moved to Mandmo City
Owen blushed a little . “ Maybe Anabel let it slip . Back when we kinda lost touch . ”
Luther had been passionate about music since childhood and would send Owen his original compositions . But as Owen’s replies grew increasingly perfunctory , they gradually lost touch .
Owen said gently , “ If Luther bothers you , just ignore him . Send him my way . ”
Aria replied , “ It’s fine , he’s pretty quiet .”
Owen gently led her into the kitchen . “ I’ve been perfecting
a
“ Sure , ” Aria replied .
new cupcake recipe . Care to try ? Later , we can bring some to Lily and Pearl as snacks . ”
Meanwhile , the other five were grocery shopping at the supermarket . Calista kept sidling up to Luther . He wanted to ignore her , but still forced a few polite replies with the cameras rolling .