All Chapters of Once An Uber Driver, Now A Trillionaire!: Chapter 171
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The moment Aria finished her speech, Olga’s eyes widened in pure terror. What had she just heard? Aria was getting married? No… she said she was already married. But to who? When did it happen? How did something like this even occur without her knowing? The questions slammed into Olga all at once, leaving her unable to process the shock alone. She turned sharply toward Aria, her hands trembling slightly. Aria, on the other hand, was already casting meaningful looks around the room, as if she fully understood the weight of what she had just revealed. Olga could not hold back anymore. “What are you talking about?” she demanded, her voice tight with disbelief. “And what exactly do you mean by saying you are already married and that your husband is standing right here in front of us? I don’t understand. Please, make it make sense to all of us. What exactly are you talking about?” Beside her, Chloe stepped forward instinctively. She was just as stunned as her mother, her brows knitte
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CHAPTER 167Becca’s heart almost leapt out of her chest the moment Aria finished speaking. For a second, she thought she had heard wrong.What did Aria just say?Tyler Hudson?Even Olga stiffened, her grip on her wineglass tightening as her heart raced. She had been so certain Aria would call Brantley’s name. Everyone had been waiting for it. Yet now, Aria was calling on someone else entirely.Tyler Hudson?Murmurs rippled through the lounge.“Where is he?” one of the guests asked, craning his neck.Another voice followed immediately, filled with curiosity. “Why isn’t he here yet? Who exactly is Tyler Hudson?”“Here I am!”The sudden voice came from behind.In an instant, every head turned toward the entrance of the lounge.Tyler stood there, framed by the doorway, one hand tucked casually into his pocket. He was dressed in the suit Aria had given him, the fabric fitting him perfectly, as though it had been made just for this moment. His posture was relaxed, but his presence was impos
169. Call Off The Marriage!
Aria turned to Perry at that moment and shook her head slowly, disbelief written all over her face.“This cannot be true, Perry,” she said in a low, shaken voice. “What on earth does she mean by calling Tyler up on this stage? Does this mean that Tyler is her husband?”Perry said nothing.He only shook his head slightly, his jaw tightening as Becca’s question hung in the air. Of course, he would not answer. Why would he? The man being called forward was the same person he despised with everything in him. The same person he hated beyond reason.And now, that same person was standing there as Aria’s husband?Perry clenched his fists harder, his nails digging into his palms as his earlier words echoed back at him. He had said he would build a good relationship with Aria’s husband. He had planned to manipulate the man, to use him to his advantage.But the man he had planned on manipulating was Tyler.Tyler Hudson.How?No. It was not possible. It could never be possible.While these thoug
170. Just Do The Needful!
Aria shook her head slowly, her answer clear and unyielding.It was at that moment that she noticed Melanie.Their eyes met across the room, and Melanie immediately shook her head in disbelief.So many thoughts were already spiraling through Melanie’s mind, and Aria could clearly see the disappointment in her friend’s eyes. Melanie had arrived at the party with high expectations. She had been eager to finally meet the man Aria had told her she was married to.Melanie had even prepared a gift for them, convinced that the man would be wealthy and refined. After all, Aria would never settle for someone ordinary.But instead, she walked in to find that Aria had married an ordinary man.Worse still, a man like Tyler.Melanie shook her head again, her lips moving as she whispered to herself, “What have you done, Aria? You’ve ruined your reputation. What will happen now?”The question hung in the air, unanswered, because Aria had already looked away when Olga’s voice cut through the hall.“D
171. NO!
Having heard what Becca said, Aria’s annoyance flared instantly. Her fingers tightened at her side, and the smile she had been forcing faded. Even Tyler, who had remained silent from the start and had no intention of speaking, felt something shift inside him. The words struck a nerve. He took a small step forward, his lips parting as if to respond to Becca, but before a single word could leave his mouth, Gloria stepped in.She moved to her daughter’s side and folded her arms across her chest, her posture stiff with pride. Her chin lifted as she looked straight at Aria, her expression sharp and unyielding.“Why are you wearing that face, Miss Acosta?” Gloria said coolly. “My daughter did nothing wrong. She was only giving you a piece of advice, and I am very sure she was right to do so.”She turned slightly and gestured toward Tyler without even looking at him, as though his presence alone offended her.“That boy you are standing beside is Tyler Hudson,” she continued. “In fact, that H
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Olga shook her head slowly, fury burning in her eyes. What exactly was Aria saying?She would not throw Tyler out of her house.The thought alone sounded ridiculous to her.With an irritated huff, Olga flipped her hair back, her chest rising as anger tightened around her. This was disrespect of the highest order, and it was coming from Aria. Aria, of all people. The same girl who had never once spoken against her, never questioned her words. Yet here she was, openly disagreeing with her in front of everyone.Before Olga could speak again, Chloe stepped forward angrily. She grabbed Aria by the hand and pulled her closer, her grip tight and unforgiving.“Are you even aware of what you just did?” Chloe snapped, her voice sharp. “Did you just disrespect Mother’s words all because of that guy standing there, huh?”Aria said nothing. She kept her gaze lowered, her lips pressed together, choosing silence over argument.But Chloe was not done.She moved closer, her voice rising as frustration
173. I Will Make You Suffer
Everyone in the hall was stunned. Even Aria herself.Her gaze moved slowly from Tyler’s agitated face to Gloria’s frightened expression, then finally to Becca, whose eyes were stretched wide in shock. The reactions were too strong to be ignored. It was clear now. There was something Gloria, Tyler, and Becca were hiding.But what could it be?Tyler let out a low chuckle and shrugged his shoulders, his eyes never leaving Gloria.“What happened, Gloria?” he asked calmly. “Why did you stop me from saying the truth so the entire world would know the real identity of your family?”Gloria shook her head, her lips trembling as tears threatened to spill. Her mind raced, searching desperately for how Tyler could have discovered the truth she had buried for so long.Before she could gather herself, Tyler spoke again.“I know you’re shocked,” he said, his voice firm. “Yes, Gloria. I know about it. But that secret is yours, isn’t it? And you’ve done everything possible to cover it up.” He paused,
174. The Will Rule!
Everyone was stunned by the confidence in Tyler’s voice. Even Becca could tell he was serious. The way he spoke carried heavy anger, and the vengeance laced in his tone sent a clear warning to both Becca and Gloria. Tyler was not joking. He meant every single word.However, the words that came from Tyler’s mouth did not seem to affect Perry at all.Instead of feeling uneasy or threatened, Perry was more interested in belittling him. He stepped closer, closing the distance between them, his lips curling in mockery as he spoke.“Was that supposed to be a threat?” Perry asked.Tyler shook his head slowly, his eyes locked on Perry’s face. “It is not a threat, Perry. It has never been a threat.”He paused, then continued, his voice firm and cold. “But you can take it as one if you want. That would not be a bad idea, would it? Threats are meant to make a person more careful. So if you are reasonable enough, you will understand in your heart that I am giving you a warning.”Tyler took a smal
175. Marry Him And Lose Everything Or Divorce Him!
Olga’s utterance sent a wave of shock through the entire hall, hitting the guests like a sudden clap of thunder. The Winters, in particular, were visibly shaken.None of them had ever known that laws like this existed. They had no idea that an heiress could lose her authority simply by getting married. In this case, it meant that Aria would lose every property she once owned if she went ahead with the marriage.Such a consequence would stain her name and reputation.Standing among the crowd, Melanie could not bear to watch it happen.The moment she caught sight of Aria’s expression, calm and unyielding, Melanie’s heart clenched. There was no trace of fear or hesitation on her friend’s face. Unable to hold herself back any longer, she hurried toward her.Her voice came out sharp with concern.“What are you thinking about, Aria?” Melanie demanded, gripping her arm. “I’m telling you this not just as a friend, but as a sister. You’re walking down the wrong path, and I can guarantee you on
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Chloe had expected her words to reach Aria in some way. At least to crack something inside her, to make her hesitate or show a flicker of doubt. But Aria remained exactly where she was, unmoved.There was no remorse on her face. No sign that she was reconsidering her stance or preparing to back down from what she believed in.Melanie was visibly taken aback. She had assumed Aria would soften after hearing Chloe speak. Was she truly serious about this? Was she really going ahead with the marriage?The thought unsettled her. She could not hold it in anymore. Someone had to confront Aria and remind her that she was choosing a path that could ruin everything she had worked so hard for.Determined, Melanie stepped forward and grabbed Aria’s arm firmly.“What’s wrong with you, Aria?” she asked, her voice tight with concern. “Why aren’t you moved at all by what Chloe just said? Are you seriously going to stand there and watch while someone else takes over everything you’ve built over the yea