Chapter 742
“Ever heard of the Blood Association? They put out a kill order on Aria and sent Black Rose to carry out the hit, but rumor has it they failed,” Bruce said.
The short guy asked in disbelief, “Are you sure you didn’t get it wrong?”
Bruce insisted, “Trust me, she’s got a face you don’t forget. No way I’d mistake her. The Blood Association isn’t what it used to be.”
The Blood Association went to pick a fight with the Solemnity Guild but ended up fleeing in disgrace, losing several top-tier operatives, Black Rose among them.
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Bruce reminded, “Those who can escape the pursuit of the Blood Association are not ordinary. We’d better show them some respect.”
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guy scoffed, “What’s to fear? No one matches Fabian.”
“The quadrennial grand tournament kicks off in late July. Let’s figure out a way to rope her into it,” Bruce said.
“Okay. We can see she’s capable of,” the short guy replied.
The car pulled up at the main gate of Kanit University. Aria turned to Clifford, who was in the driver’s seat, and said, “Thank you.”
Clifford smiled and said, “No need for all the niceties. Just give me a call if you need help.”
Aria got out of the car and called Deangelo. “Mr. Reed, I’ve arrived at Kanit University.”
“Hold on, I’ll have someone meet you at the gate,” Deangelo replied.
Ten minutes later, a male student dashed over, panting heavily. “Ms. Saxon, sorry I’m late.”
“Take your time, catch your breath. I just got here myself,” Aria replied.
He took a few deep breaths to calm down, then said, “Ms. Saxon, this way, please.” Aria followed him.
Lennox and his three roommates had just finished class when one of them suddenly pointed at Aria, eyes wide with shock. “Lennox, didn’t you say Aria hurt your sister? What the hell is she doing out of jail and at our Kanit University?”
Lennox also froze on the spot, muttering, “Maybe my family backed off out of respect for the Saxon family.”
Before Lennox could finish, Prescott, who had a bad temper, had already stormed off. “I won’t stand for this. How dare she hurt your sister and still walk around scot-free?”
Lennox rushed after him, shouting, “Prescott, wait up!”
Prescott charged at Aria in a few quick strides. “How dare you come to Kanit University?”
The student leading the way immediately stepped between Aria and Prescott. “Prescott, what do you think you’re doing?”
“Aria harmed Lennox’s sister, who’s still lying in a hospital bed because of her.” Prescott raised his fist threateningly. “Why didn’t campus security stop her from coming in?”
The male student frowned and explained, “Ms. Saxon is a guest of Mr. Reed.”
Lennox finally caught up and grabbed Prescott by the arm. “Prescott, this is all just a misunderstanding.”
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“What misunderstanding?” Prescott angrily shook Lennox’s hand. “Didn’t you say she almost killed your sister? Why don’t you teach her a lesson?”
Lennox pleaded, “My parents have already kicked me out. If you hurt Aria because of me, I’ll never be able to go back.”
The other two gasped in shock. “Wait, your parents kicked you out?”
Lennox hung his head in shame. “Yeah. They believe I’m the one who hurt my sister.”
A mocking laugh from Aria cut through their conversation. Aria looked at Lennox and said, “You and your sister don’t seem related at all.
“She’s been pleading your case, begging your parents to let you come home. But it’s been a whole month, and you haven’t even asked how your sister’s doing.”
Lennox clutched the books tightly to his chest, his face dark with resentment. “Go back for more humiliation? The whole Fletcher family’s taking your side now. Aria, before you came along, my family was wonderful. You’re the one who tore it all apart.”
Lennox’s parents adored him, and his aunts and uncles treated him just as kindly. He was supposed to be the Fletcher family’s heir, yet now he was forced out of his home.
