<b>Chapter </b><b>69 </b>
Lian’s face stiffened immediately. His proudest achievement was being a doctor, Aria’s words hit him right where it hurt,
Liam’s face turned dark, his expression stormy. “You have no right to judge me, you fraud.”
The more Liars thought about it, the more convinced he became that Aria had deceived him.
Back then, Liam hadn’t cared that Aria grew up in the countryside, didn’t mind that she didn’t have a college degren
Liam had been sincere about spending his life with her. But Aria had hidden everything, never giving any exnation.
Now Liam fully believed Hannah’s theory–<b>Aria </b>had targeted the Cole family from the beginning, hiding her abilities to make them let down their guard.
If it hadn’t been for Hannah’s timely warning, Aria might’ve emptied out the entire <b>Cole </b>Group.
The air was thick with tension. Their gazes shed–one calm and aloof, withzy contempt in her eyes, the other furious and cold, ready to explode
Daniel coughed lightly, breaking the standoff. He looked at Aria and sighed. “Aris, you and Liam were just not meant to be. I can’t force it-
Aria <b>cut </b>him off with a mocking snort. “When exactly did I ever need you to force <b>anything</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
The board members immediately stopped pretending to watch the show. Some sipped water, some looked down at their notes, others started fake conversations.
It was one thing for Aria to stand up to Liam. But to talk back to Daniel himself? That was a whole new level
Daniel’s face instantly turned icy, his hand tightening around his cane to keep himself from losing itpletely.
The anger boiling inside Daniel left no room for politeness anymore. He said, “You grew up <b>in </b>the countryside, didn’t learn how to respect your elders. I understand. I won’t hold it against <b>you</b>.”
Aria said coolly, “You don’t have to call yourself my grandfather, Mr. Cole. I don’t <b>have </b>many hobbies, but money is one of them. If you want to steal my money, you’re my enemy.
Liam couldn’t take it anymore. He used her. “Aria, that 150 million dors you invested came from fraud! There’s no way we’re giving it back to you. Grandpa’s been more than kind to you these two years, so show so he respect.”
Aria crossed her arms and askedrity. “Which <b>part </b>of what I said was <b>disrespectful</b>, Mr. Cole?
Liam wanted to fire back but had no idea where to start.
Daniel took over. “If you insist on being stubborn, don’t me me for paying a visit to your grandfather.”
“Idiot,” Aria <b>said </b>tly.
“Good luck with that,” <b>Aria </b>said tly.
Daniel’s face <b>hardened</b>, “You’re impossible.”
<b>“</b><b>And </b>you’re disgraceful,” <b>Aria </b><b>replied</b><b>. </b>
“You little brat!” Daniel shot up from his chair, furious. “if I <b>had </b>known how stubborn you were, I never would’ve let you marry Liam!”
<b>Aria </bughed out loud, folding <b>her </b>arms. “Right. I should’ve just let the Cole Group go bankrupt back then.”
Liam immediately snapped back, “You act like you saved the wholepany! The Cole Group would’ve survived without you!”
Chapter <b>69 </b>
Aria sneered. “Ask the board. Without me, would the Cole Group have <b>really </b>made it through?“”
Liam’s eyes swept over the board members. One by one, they quickly looked away, pretending to be busy with documents.
A couldn’t be bothered to waste any more time. She stood up. “Unless it’s important, don’t bother me again, Court’s in a week. Don’t bete?
Everyone watched silently as Aria walked away.
Back at the apartment, Liam barely got through the door before he saw Hannah hurrying <b>toward </b>him. He couldn’t wait to tell her about what happened
earlier,
But Hannah beat him to it. She said, “Delh just called me. Aria’s now a <b>suspect </b>in a murder case. The police have officially opened an investigation,”
Liam froze<b>, </b><b>his </b>voice filled with disbelief. “Murder? Dd
id they have any evidence?”
“Not yet,” Hannah replied, her eyes shing coldly. “But there’s a witness. It’s only a matter of time before they find hard proof.”
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