bChapter /bb56 /b

bAria’s /bgrip 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 bdare /bcontinue. 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 bneedle/b, using her injured left hand.

Aria tilted her head slightly, a hint of bdisdain /bin her eyes,

, the corner of her lips curling into a faint sneer. “This is how a needle bis /bused.”

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 shockedb, /bher 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 brealized /bher identity instantly, her chest heaving irregrly.

The fear of death overwhelmed her, but ck Rose didn’t dare bhide /banything. 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 worryb. /bOtherwise, 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 bscrambled /bto leave.

Then Aria stepped into the inner room to ensure the school nurse was safe before leaving

Micah hurried to thepany. Logan bsensed /bsomething was off and immediately called Valerie, only to learn the full story.

bLogan /bordered, “Find out who tried to kill Aria. Also, got the bestwyer in this field. Look into Leon’s bbackground/b, He’s going to spend his life in prison.”

Logan thought, his beyes /bwith fury, ‘Extortionb, /bhacking into my phone, sending messagesb, /bbribing parentsb…. /b

“Whoever is behind this is btargeting /bbAria/b. But who’s it?”

“Yes, Mr. Saxon,” Micah replied quickly.

Once the door closed, bLogan /bcalled Aria, but the screen showed she was already on another call

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Achapter 56

Atera moment of thought, Logan bchose /bto 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 Liamb, /bband /bhe 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 bAria /bgripped the dagger

Owen’s eyes lingered on her handb, /bthen moved to her emotionless face.

“She’s quite resilient when ites to enduring pain, Owen thought.

Suddenly, a scene bshed /bin 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 modestb, /brather shabby birthday celebration.

Hannah was also there. She gifted Ophelia a limited edition bag. “Ophelia, happy birthday!”

Ophelia pouted. She wasn’t thrilled.

bLast /byearb, /bbAria /bbhad /bgiven 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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