"Uncle Abel, am I looking like a fool to you? You got this man's relationship for your daughter in my name, you got their favor in my family name, you helped their company in my company's fund without my permission. There is a list of how much company money you had used during my father's time. Just because my dad let you live, I thought to do so thinking you are my mother's brother... No, it's a half brother. But there is a limit which you crossed raising your hand on Aunty Sophia. I was ready to ignore everything but this…"

Only a few people knew Sophia was her bottom line, "Hand your resignation gracefully and leave if you don't want to lose your face by getting fired."

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Abel slumped back on the couch.

Well, he really didn't think Oliver and Aria knew. He always thought his plan was foolproof because they never asked him which gave him guts to continue.

It's like a cat drinking milk closing its eyes thinking nobody could see.

Calvin realized why Aria's behavior with Abel was getting worse from a month. It's just that she got to know everything as soon as she took over and realized Abel was just present for the name's sake and didn't really work...

There was another commotion going on the other side.

The stolen things were above seventy in the count which were all expensive stuff. Aria looked at Kite whose cheeks were swollen. She hadn't dared to move by seeing the maid next to her.

She saw Jason keeping Rian's wristwatch on the table. Its cost was a million that was gifted by Roxy.

"Wow... the parker family started a relationship with thieves whose friends turned out to be thieves too."

Except for the Parker family, all were kicked out. They had fallen on knees to let them leave so Levi's fellow mates had fun punishing them and warned them before letting them off.

Aria gave her black card to Levi secretly to get or help whatever those ex-servicemen wanted...

Aria who was sitting on the couch didn't care to ask the Parker family to sit. She looked at Leyla, "I want all maids here now. Call Uncle Cole too."

Cole, Security head of Cooper mansion and villas.

Sophia knew Aria was angry with her so she tried to talk, "Young miss, I wasn't really hurt."

"Aunty Sophia, have I treated any less than a mother? I thought you loved me as your daughter but what did you do? You started to hide things from me and didn't even tell me when I asked. I'm very disappointed this time."

Sophia placated Aria until all gathered inside. "Uncle Cole, excluding permitted vehicles, permitted people, none of the cars should enter the estate without my or Roxy or Aunty Sophia's permission. And please thoroughly check the estate once if any problem."

"Alright young miss, I'll get into work."

She turned to maids, "If Aunty Sophia doesn't inform me, whose responsibility is it to mention it to me? Did you forget who is the head of the Cooper family?"

"Sorry Young miss, We will not repeat and we will take care of Aunty Sophia." All maids said in unison.

"I don't want it to repeat. Get back to work."

All bowed to her and winded the tea party.

Even though Aria's reprimanding tone sounded, all maids knew she was in fact very concerned about them for being ordered around by the Parker family.

Aria turned to the Parker family, "I never want her in my estate or in my any place if you don't want me to send her to prison."

Kite sobbed but her malicious eyes were glaring at Aria as she cursed her. She wanted Aria's power, her fame, her place.

But she didn't think she needed talent and had to work hard for it.

Saira who was silent as the mouse spoke remorsefully, "Arrie, I failed to teach them well. We shouldn't have accepted that family's request. We are very sorry."

Aria just gave a nod and turned to Calvin, "Brother Calvin I don't think I still have to display the security around me, A lady was enough to bring you down so the complete strength is far above than a man around for my safety. More than that, after working in the office, I want a peaceful place. If my home is a war field, I can't rest. So I don't need drama here."

Aria knew Calvin pretty well. He would only get angry if she was in the wrong else he treats well.

Calvin rubbed her head, "I'll send them back to the villa. You go and rest."

Aria nodded and went to her room but was surprised. She forgot about whatever just happened and ran into the arms of the man who was sitting and working.

Alan kept his laptop away and embraced her back, "Tired?"

"They are so annoying." She whined and sat next to him. "You know they had stolen so many things. It had Dad's favorite wristwatch, his breastpin which I had bought for him..."

Aria complained like a schoolgirl for a long time before stopping.

Alan suddenly hugged her and said, "My little wife."

Aria knew what he didn't say. He had missed her too much. She sat on his lap hugging him back with all her limbs.

She had missed him too.

Aria and Alan forgot about their work and spent time with each other as they spoke nonsense to important things about the investigation.

After eating in the room, both cuddled to sleep peacefully after so many days.

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In the morning,

Alan chuckled seeing Aria peek out of the room to check if anybody was present to escort him out unnoticeably.

"What are you laughing at? How did you enter without anybody noticing you?"

Alan pulled her to embrace and kissed her. Aria was blank for a few seconds before requiting.

Both heard the door knock and Aria tried to push him but he pulled closer yearning for more.

Eva and Noah who had got to know about them had reached to take her class and Eva opened the door without thinking. Because Aria and Alan still had to behave like enemies.

Eva flushed as soon as she saw them kissing. Isaac and Noah saw too but Isaac closed the door quickly and knocked on Eva's head.

"My wish is fulfilled. They look so amazing together. Aww..."

Noah glanced at Eva then at Isaac who was speechless seeing her drool on another couple. He saw Isaac pulling Eva to her bedroom.

So he went downstairs to think why doesn't he have a girlfriend yet? Why he wasn't liking any girl?

Thinking about it, 'Do I like a guy? No... I would have liked Rian if that was the case... These three women set high standards that I'm not liking anyone.'

Three women? Zara wood, Aria Cooper and Eva Miller.