bChapter /bb105 /b

Liam’s head whipped to the side from the p, leaving himpletely stunned.

Aria casually pulled back her hand and said with a calm Indifference, “Mind y

I yournguage.”

The crowd collectively gasped, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets,

They couldn’t believe she just pped Liam in the face.

Vanessa pulled out a wet wipe from somewhere and grabbed ’s hand, wiping it clean with exaggerated care. A teasing smille yed on her tips as she said, “Don’t waste your energy on them ever again. They’re disgusting”

Vanessa was used to dealing with online bhate/b, snarky coworkers, and bossy superiors. She rarely let things bother her, but whenever Aria was around, she was always the first to step up and fight back for her.

Aria thought. Having a bestie who always stands up for me? Now that’s the best!‘

The sharp sting on his cheek finally snapped Liam out of his date. The pain radiated all the way to his teeth, and his eyes burned with fury. “Arial”

Hannah reacted even faster than Liam. Seeing Ariay a hand on the man she loved right in front of her was a tant challenge to her patience.

Her handshed out toward Aria’s face, fast and fierce.

However, bAria /bpulled Vanessa back and, with her other hand, swiftly caught Hannah’s wrist.

The impact froze their hands mid–air, the strength of their grip locking them in a silent battle.

“Ms. Gibson, did byou /bask me before trying to hit me?” Aria’s voice was calm, yet sharp enough to cut through the tension.

Hannah had been training in boxing since she was young, even clinching the city championship. Even the toughest guys in her league couldn’t take her

down.

Fueled by brage/b, she had put breal /bpower into that punch.

But somehow, bAria /bblocked bher /bpunch with ease.

Hannah’s eyes widened in disbelief, unable toprehend how bAria /bhad blocked her punch so effortlessly.

She thought furiously, ‘I’ll bsee /bhow fa

far she can go with this!

Hannah twisted free from Aria’s grip with a sharp, calcted move, her right arm whipping through the air and aiming straight for bAria’s /bchest

Hannah’s speed bwas /bastonishing, the muscles in her forearm smooth and taut, a testament to her boxing champion prowess.

The crowd fraze, their eyes wide in shock. Everyone knew Hannah’s reputation, and with the two standing so close, it seemed impossible for Aria to avoid the punch–unless she could teleport

Aria didn’t dodge. She shifted her body to the side in one swift motion, raising her arm to block the attack.

The force Hannah unleashed rebounded with equal intensity, snapping back at her like a whip,

Caught off guard by her own arrogance, Hannah failed to pull back in time. The recoil sent her spinning, her bnce lost as she stumbled sideways.

Before she could hit the ground, Liam stepped in and caught her just in time

bDefeated /bby bAria/bb, /bHannah’s pupils trembled in disbel

b1/2 /b

She had seen the video that made Aria famous. Aria’s moves were way too smooth, and those people fell too fast, Hannah bevad it had to

b“/bbShe /bbmust /bhave hired those people to act with her, just to distract everyone from her scams, Hannah reasoned, clinging to her doubts.

When she decided to strike, she had considered the risks. If Aria ended up seriously injured, Hannah could use that video to discredit bher/b.

But she hadn’t expected this–Aria not only blocked her attack but nearly humiliated her in front of everyone.

I’m a boxing champion, How could I possibly lose? Hannah’s thoughts raced, refusing to ept the reality. It has to be because I underestimated bher /b

Aria bent slightly, brushed the dust off her shirt, and shot a mocking nce at Hannah and Liam. “Ms. Gibson, you seem pretty disappointed.

Her strike had been merciless; if it hadnded on someone untrained, a few broken ribs would’ve been the least of their worries.

Seeing Ana unharmed, Liam let out a quiet sigh of relief. Though not an expert in martial arts, his byears /bof basic training told him Hannah’s move wasn’t something to take lightly.

Hannah had stepped in to defend him, but if Aria had been injured, this whole situation would’ve been a nightmare to resolve.

Liam’s gaze darkened as he reyed the scene in his mind.

Standing close, he had seen what others missed an ordinary person wouldn’t have been able to dodge Hannah’s attack.

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