2026-01-20 23:47:13
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
218. It's Up To You
Tyler ran a hand through his hair, frustration tightening his jaw. Aisha sounded as though she was trying to make sense, and even while issuing a warning, she remained respectful—careful not to overstep.Yet that was exactly what unsettled him.What was she really getting at? Where was her point leading?The question refused to stay buried. It pressed against his chest until silence became unbearable.Tyler drew in a deep breath, steadying himself, then looked directly at her.“I already understand your point clearly, Aisha,” he said, his tone calm but edged with tension. “Aria’s presence in the company could put my identity on the line.”He paused, fingers curling slightly at his side.“But what I don’t understand,” he continued, lifting his gaze to meet hers, “is what you’re suggesting I should do.”A brief silence stretched between them as he exhaled slowly.“I’m not ready to let the world know who I am,” Tyler added firmly. “At least, not now.” His brows knitted together. “Yet you
217. Remove Her
Staring at the message on her screen, Aria was confused at first.The word fingerprints jumped out at her, setting her thoughts racing. It didn’t take long before everything clicked—the message was connected to the thumbprint plan they had been carefully working on for a long time.A slow smile spread across her face.This is it.Without wasting another second, she typed a reply.> “Wow! This is such good news. Meet up with me at the garage. I’ll see you there!”Moments later, her phone buzzed.> “Okay, no problem! On my way there!”As Aria slipped her phone back into her hand, Tyler noticed something was off. She was no longer walking beside him.He slowed to a stop, turned around, and saw her standing a few steps behind, completely absorbed in her phone.“Aria,” he called, concern creeping into his voice. “What’s wrong? Why aren’t you walking in? Did something come up?”Aria lifted her head and nodded quickly, her grip tightening around her phone.“Yes. Something came up,” she said,
216. Let's Meet Up
Becca couldn’t believe her ears. This was the highest form of disrespect she had received in years—and once again, it was coming from Aria. All because of Tyler.She wanted to stand her ground. To challenge them, or at the very least prove she wasn’t some inferior nobody. But where was the courage when she needed it most?First, they were still on her property.Second, not a single person present seemed to be on her side.And third… who would even support her?Perry?Yes.She still had Perry by her side.That realization gave her the audacity she’d been grasping for. Becca stepped forward, her jaw tightening as she shook her head at Aria, disbelief written plainly across her face.“You think you can drive us out of here?” Becca asked sharply, her voice cutting through the murmurs around them. “Do you even know who we are?”She let out a short, incredulous laugh, lifting her chin as she continued, “If we take this case forward, do you honestly believe you stand a chance at winning?”Be
215. Excuse Me?!
Becca’s heart leapt when someone finally intervened. Relief flooded her as she realized it was Perry—Perry, of all people—who had pried her free from Tyler’s crushing grip. Excitement buzzed through her veins, sharp and opportunistic.The way Perry’s eyes darkened as he glared at Tyler did not go unnoticed.This is it, she thought. If I don’t use this chance, I’ll never get him in deeper trouble.She clutched her neck dramatically, staggering back as though her strength had been drained from her body. Her lips trembled, and tears welled in her eyes—carefully summoned, perfectly timed.“Perry,” she gasped, her voice shaking as she sniffed back a sob, “thank goodness you came today.” She sucked in a strained breath, as though the air itself hurt her lungs. “You came just in time.”She shot Tyler an agitated glare, her eyes blazing with accusation before returning to Perry, her expression dissolving into fear.“If you hadn’t shown up,” she continued, her grip on her neck tightening, “thi
214. No Longer A Puppet
Aria’s words struck Becca like a slap to the face—sharp, humiliating, unbearable. Rage flared instantly, flooding her veins.“What did you just say?” Becca yelled, her voice trembling with fury. “Did you just call me a slut?”Aria didn’t blink. She didn’t flinch. Her face remained calm as she confirmed it without hesitation.“Yes,” she said coolly. “I did call you a slut. Or do you want me to repeat myself so you can understand that I was talking to you?”Becca’s chest heaved as anger consumed her. She stepped forward, glaring.“I dare you,” she challenged through clenched teeth. “Repeat those words.”Aria lifted her chin, unfazed.“In case you didn’t hear me properly the first time,” she said, her voice firm and cutting, “I’ll repeat myself. I said you are nothing worth more than a slut. Meaning—you are a slut, and you’re not even ashamed of being called that name.”The words hadn’t fully left Aria’s lips when Becca raised her hand, her palm slicing through the air toward Aria’s face
213. Don't You Dare!
As Becca spoke, Aria’s gaze slowly raked over her from head to toe, sharp and cutting. She had no desire to pick a fight—she already knew exactly where one with Becca would lead.But Becca touching her—grabbing her, even dragging her back so shamelessly—was something Aria would never tolerate.The anger burning in her chest finally spilled over. Aria turned sharply toward Becca and shoved her hand away with force.“How dare you touch me like that?” she snapped, her voice cold and lethal. “Do you have a death wish?”Becca froze, clearly taken aback by the sudden fury in Aria’s eyes.“Listen to me, Becca,” Aria continued, stepping closer, her tone hard and unwavering. “I know exactly how people like you behave. I know you’re just looking for a way to comfort yourself—to convince yourself that you didn’t lose anything after divorcing Tyler.”Her lips curved into a bitter smile.“But let me remind you of something. You didn’t just lose many things. You lost the chance to be cared for by a
You may also like
I AM NOT A POOR SON-IN-LAW
Calendula593.7K viewsThe Ex-Billionaire Husband
Sunny Zylven79.6K viewsThe Heir's Revenge
Twine Twin79.1K viewsSecretly Rich Son in Law
Banin SN195.0K viewsTHE TRILLIONAIRE BUTLER
ANN. MCNUTT158 viewsThe Forsaken Man Who Shook The World
Ling Ling Dee1.8K viewsThe CEO Nobody Knew
EMILY EVA779 viewsSUPREME HEIR REVENGE
Larisa Wilson 254 views