<b>Chapter </b><b>56 </b>
<b>Aria’s </b>grip on ck Rose’s hand tattered for a moment before it plunged downward, aiming straight for her.
In that split second, A squeezed her hand tightly, her elbow driving straight into ck Bose’s head.
There wasn’t enough time. ck Rose immediately decided to kill her, no matter the cost
Palling a small knife from her sleeve, ck Rose twisted her wrist, and in the instant it fell into her paten, she thrust it directly toward Aria’s heart.
Aria dodged, twisting her body, and grabbed ck Hose’s wrist, locking her in ce.
ck Rose performed a swith flip, breaking free from her hold.
In mere seconds, the two exchanged more than ten blows. A mostly fought with her right hand.
ck Rose’s expression darkened. She didn’t <b>dare </b>continue. This woman was as skilled as she was.
Whoosh! A silver needle was thrown out. ck Rose hoped it would hit, so she didn’t immediately retreat.
But Aria casually caught the <b>needle</b>, using her injured left hand.
Aria tilted her head slightly, a hint of <b>disdain </b>in her eyes,
, the corner of her lips curling into a faint sneer. “This is how a needle <b>is </b>used.”
As Aria spoke, the needle spun in her fingers, leaving a trail of afterimages before it pierced the air and shot toward ck Rose.
ck Rose was shocked<b>, </b>her eyes widened. In the brief moment of hesitation, the needle sank into her right shoulder.
The next second, Aria moved like a shadow, closing the distance and gripping her throat. “Who ced the order!”
ck Rose <b>realized </b>her identity instantly, her chest heaving irregrly.
The fear of death overwhelmed her, but ck Rose didn’t dare <b>hide </b>anything. She said, “They didn’t say who.”
“But I can find out.” Aris released her, “I’ll find out and keep my identity secret. If we’re even, you won’t have to worry<b>. </b>Otherwise, I can kill you wherever you go
ck Rose knew Aria held grudges and wasn’t one to let things slide. She decided not to y any games. “Fine.”
“Get lost,” Aria said coldly.
ck Rose <b>scrambled </b>to leave.
Then Aria stepped into the inner room to ensure the school nurse was safe before leaving
Micah hurried to thepany. Logan <b>sensed </b>something was off and immediately called Valerie, only to learn the full story.
<b>Logan </b>ordered, “Find out who tried to kill Aria. Also, got the bestwyer in this field. Look into Leon’s <b>background</b>, He’s going to spend his life in prison.”
Logan thought, his <b>eyes </b>with fury, ‘Extortion<b>, </b>hacking into my phone, sending messages<b>, </b>bribing parents<b>…. </b>
“Whoever is behind this is <b>targeting </b><b>Aria</b>. But who’s it?”
“Yes, Mr. Saxon,” Micah replied quickly.
Once the door closed, <b>Logan </b>called Aria, but the screen showed she was already on another call
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Atera moment of thought, Logan <b>chose </b>to send a message.
Heanwhile, Owen asked, “Ms. Saxon, you’re refusing mediation and going straighti Bitigation, fight?‘
A responded with a simple, “Min
“Wiright, I’ll inform the other party’swyer. The call ended, And Owen immediately typed to reject mediation.
Owen was reviewing Information when a knock on the door sounded. “Come in”
Aaron entered, holding aptop, walking briskly. “Mr. Shaw, just now, Mr. Saxon contacted our firm. Ms. Saxon almost ant stabbed by a student’s parent at Larkridge High School.”
Owen paused, his pen hovering mid–air. “What happened?”
Aaron pushed theptop forward. “Mease take a look.”
Owen set his pen down and looked at the surveince footage disyed on the screen.
Aaron asked, “Mr. Shaw, Mr. Saxon said they’ll provide proof of the assant’s crimes. The demand is life imprisonment. Do you think this is the Cole family’s doing?”
Owen shook his head. “It doesn’t seem like it.”
Owen hadmunicated with Liam<b>, </b><b>and </b>he could feel his confidence.
Liam didn’t believe they’d lose thewsuit. The risk of murder would drag the Cole family into a scandal. And whoever was behind this was no ordinary
person.
The scene free at the moment when <b>Aria </b>gripped the dagger
Owen’s eyes lingered on her hand<b>, </b>then moved to her emotionless face.
“She’s quite resilient when ites to enduring pain, Owen thought.
Suddenly, a scene <b>shed </b>in his mind.
A filthy little girl sneered, “if you dare save him, I’ll kill you.”
That girl was as tough as nails, and ruthless.
At 7 p.m., the Cole family gathered to celebrate Ophelia’s birthday.
Ophelia had nned to throw a grand party, but given the Cole family’s current situation, not even a small party was allowed by Daniel
In the end, the family gathered for a modest<b>, </b>rather shabby birthday celebration.
Hannah was also there. She gifted Ophelia a limited edition bag. “Ophelia, happy birthday!”
Ophelia pouted. She wasn’t thrilled.
<b>Last </b>year<b>, </b><b>Aria </b><b>had </b>given Ophelia ten sets of high–end dresses for the new season, a choice of three limited–edition nes, bracelets, and bags.
And all of her friends and ssmates were jealous.
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