Chapter 432
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Amanda looked at the unconscious man on the ground, her legs trembling as she clung to Aria’s hand. “Aria, you’re truly my lucky charm. I wouldn’t have known what to do today without you.”
If Silvia had been injured, things would have gotten complicated.
Scott Group’s bankruptcy wasn’t entirely without Amanda’s father’s involvement.
Fully aware that the Scott family hated him and sought revenge, he still insisted on holding the wine–tasting event–even using Amanda’s name to do it.
To put it bluntly, the Ward family used everyone who came today as pawns.
Now that they’d partnered with Netallo Winery’s owner, they’d really started throwing their weight around.
A thought struck Amanda, and she smiled wryly.
They probably never expected Maurice to ignore her–the person in charge–and go after someone else instead.
Barry’s eyes widened in realization as he looked at Amanda. “Amanda…”
Aria asked, “You holding up okay?”
Amanda briefly acknowledged her brother, then nodded firmly at Aria. “I’m good!”
Amanda gritted her teeth and told herself, ‘Doesn’t matter if I can’t–I have to.‘
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Amanda turned to the crowd, bowed, and said, “Our deepest apologies for the alarm. After the event, the Ward family will present each guest with a signature wine set from Ward’s Winery–our way of making up for this unpleasant experience.”
They were all people who had seen it all. Since the situation was resolved so efficiently, they remained unfazed.
The guests all nodded in understanding, making it clear they weren’t bothered by what had happened.
The ambulance arrived and took Maurice away, with two police officers following.
Fryderyk glanced at Amanda. “Since it is resolved, I’ll take my leave.”
“Sorry to have wasted your time, Captain Fletcher.” Amanda clung affectionately to Aria, her eyes sparkling. “Aria, you’re amazing! I don’t need men with you around. If you were a guy, I’d marry you in a heartbeat!”
Amanda teased with a playful grin, “Or even if you’re a girl, would you mind having a wife?”
Aria and Caleb were speechless.
Fryderyk, who had just started to leave, was stunned.
Expecting Amanda to be heartbroken, Barry pushed his way through the crowd to comfort her–only to freeze in shock.
Aria was startled by Amanda’s outrageous proposal. Shaking her head, she replied firmly, “I do mind. I can’t make you happy.”
Amanda looked at her with a loving expression and said, “I don’t mind at all. Just being by your side is enough for me.”
As she leaned in closer, Aria tapped her forehead with her index finger. “Stop messing around,” she said, half–amused.
“Alright then,” Amanda pouted playfully.
Amanda turned her head away, then caught sight of someone else–Caleb.
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Amanda mused, ‘Hmm, maybe becoming Aria’s sister in law wouldn’t be bad after all.”
A mischievous gleam gradually intensified in Amanda’s eyes.
Caleb suddenly felt someone’s gaze burning into him. He turned his head–only to find himself staring straight into Amanda’s intense eyes.
Caleb thought, ‘No way. Is she seriously trying to get close to Aria by starting with me?”
Amanda let go of Aria’s arm and sauntered over to Caleb, putting on an exaggeratedly sweet voice. “Mr. Saxon…”
Caleb’s eyes widened. ‘What the hell!‘
Caleb didn’t even glance at Aria as he hastily turned away. “I, I have to go discuss something over there,” he blurted out.
“Hey, what’s the hurry?” Amanda teased.
Amanda had barely taken two steps when Barry caught her arm. “Amanda.”
Her expression turned icy in an instant. “What is it?”
Barry asked, “Did you know about this all along?”
“What good would knowing do…” Aria withdrew her gaze and sighed. Some people weren’t the sharpest tools in the shed, but as long as they could
function on their own, no one called them out for it.
Both the Ward family, with their patriarchal mindset, and the Saxon family–who finally found their long–lost daughter only to treat her like a stranger- were no different.
Amanda had to find her own way out.
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