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ti got bored fleamed everything I needed to , to I thought , why not come back ekly ? Oh , and why didn’t you tell me shout your divirta ho 16 mnd out hom my phone alte exantal ” Vanessa complained .
Arfa shnagged , her terrealm . “ It’s not a big deal ,”
Vanessa stared at her , incredulous , “ What’s a big deal for your then ? ”
“ Tood . That’s what matters right now , ” Aria replied simply , placing Vanessa’s luggage into the trunk . “ Come on , let’s head to Cloe’s place .”
On the drive , Vanessa finished ranting about how awful foreign food was and shifted the topic to the fraud case from two years ago . “ Those people are repeat offenders , backed by the Blood Association . They’re not easy to deal with . ”
It was the Blood Association again .
No wonder they dared to take on the Solemnity Guild’s job .
The Solemnity Guild must have offered a hefty commission . If Aria died , they’d still get her money .
Aria tightened her grip on the steering wheel , a cold glint flashing in her eyes . “ They’re like flies – so annoying ”
Running away wouldn’t solve anything . Besides , they were not just after money ; they wanted her dead .
Vanessa’s gaze turned cold as she looked down . “ The sketch you sent me is it the guy they sent ? ”
Aria nodded . “ Most likely . His name is Rhett Sutton , and he lives upstairs from me . ”
Vanessa nodded . “ Got it . I’ll look into him . ”
The two girls walked into Navoron Restaurant , greeted by a smiling waitress , “ Welcome , ladies . Please come in . Do you have a reservation ? if not , we have tables available , and you can order right away . ”
The waitress gestured to load them toward the main dining area .
Aria pulled out a card when someone called out to her , “ Ms. Saxon ? “ ,
Aria looked up and saw two familiar faces it was the directors from the Stars Group , Trenton Stewart and Victor Walker .
She gave a slight nod
A middle – aged man trailing behind suddenly asked , “ Is Aria Saxon a shareholder of the Stars Group ? ”
The man was
was one of Hayes Group’s executive directors , Johnny
ny Kramer .
Today , he was representing Hayes Group in project negotiations with the Stars Group , specifically regarding the collaboration that had been canceled with Cole Group
Since Aria and Johnny were the respective representatives of their groups , they naturally knew each other .
Aria had intended to exchange pleasantries , but before she could , Victor and Trenton quickly denied it . “ No , she’s not ! She’s a shareholder of the Cole Group , not the Stars Group . ”
Their tone was overly urgent , as if trying to distance themselves from her.
Johnny noticed something was off and cast a questioning look at Aria .
She arched a brow , her eyes flashing with faint helplessness .
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Victor quickly changed the subject , stepping side to stand in front of Arts and extending his hand . “ Mr Kramer , this way , pla
Johnny set aside his doubts and nodded . “ Alfight , let’s go . ”
Vanessa watched their retreating figures , her expression darkening . “ The Stars Group is denying your statos ? *
Ana said flatly , “ Not entirely . It’s not important .”
Vanessa let out a frustrated sigh . “ You always do this acting like it’s no big deal when it clearly is
Aria pulled out a platinum card marked with a special number . “ I’ll take this suite . ”
The waitress frore for a moment upon seeing the number and then quickly recovered , her tone unconsciously tinged with respect . “ Apologies , Ladies . Please follow me this way . ”
Noticing Aria following behind , Victor and Trenton exchanged a worried glance , their faces clouded with concern .
They wondered , “ Is she gonna confront us for denying her shareholder status ? Will she refute us in front of everyone ? But she’s agreed not to reveal her identity ! ”
The two grew increasingly anxious , their nerves on edge , hearts pounding as she approached ,
However , Aria and Vanessa walked past them and headed in the opposite direction .
The waitress opened the door to the suite , and Aria , along with Vanessa , stepped inside .
Victor and Trenton widened their eyes as they spotted the plaque reading “ Golden Premier Suite
They were thinking , “ The Golden Premier Suite is reserved for the most distinguished guests at Navoron Restaurant . Even Mr. Oconnor couldn’t get in- how did Aria Saxon manage it ? ”
Still grappling with their surprise , Victor and Trenton entered another suite to begin their business discussion .
The atmosphere was cordial , and Johnny appeared quite satisfied .
Just as Victor and Trenton thought everything was proceeding smoothly , Johnny suddenly asked , “ Are you sure Aria Saxon isn’t a shareholder of the Stars Group ? ”
Both Victor and
Trenton promptly denied it , saying “ No , she isn’t , ”
Johnny’s expression clouded with hesitation . Benjamin had once mentioned that Aria might be the elusive shareholder of the Stars Group . If that were true ; there’d be no need to hesitate – he could sign the contract immediately .
However , Victor and Trenton insisted she wasn’t
“ Is there something bothering you , Mr. Kramer ? Trenton asked cautiously .
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