Divorced, But Queen - Chapter 706: Chapter 706

Liam stared hard at Orlando's face. Sure enough, there was nothing in his features that resembled anyone from the Cole family.
Liam didn't even need a DNA test. Deep down, he was already mostly convinced. Liam asked, "Why did you set your sights on the Cole Group?"
Liam's voice was hoarse as his gaze landed on Aria, who had been watching the scene unfold with amusement. Suddenly, he froze. "You! Aria, you want to ruin the Cole Group. Orlando is your man."
Orlando scoffed, "What an idiot."
'Liam's even dumber than I thought,' Orlando mused. If Aria had really wanted to take down the Cole Group, she'd have had countless opportunities during those two years. She wouldn't have needed Orlando's help at all.
His task done, Orlando had no words to waste. He grabbed his briefcase and walked out without a backward glance.
Liam turned to Aria and demanded, "Why?"
Aria cast Liam a slow, dismissive glance and sneered, "You're giving yourself way too much credit. If I wanted to take down the Cole Group, would I really need to go through such convoluted methods?
"Instead of ranting here like a madman, why don't you go investigate Orlando's true identity? You can't even tell who your real enemy is, and no wonder the Cole Group is failing under your leadership. Serves you right."
Liam clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles turned white, but he couldn't muster a single word in retort. After the initial burst of anger, Liam came to his senses and began to think more clearly.
Liam thought to himself, 'If Aria really wanted the Cole Group, she could've just had the Stars Group handle it directly. There was no need for Orlando to take such an unnecessary detour.'
"Why would he give the Cole Group to you?"
"Why would I tell you?" Aria sneered, a glint of mockery in her eyes. "A windfall practically dropped in your lap. Would you turn it down?"
Unable to get any information from Aria, Liam ran a frustrated hand through his hair before storming out to investigate Orlando's true identity.
That same day, the paternity test results confirmed Orlando's true identity. The DNA test confirmed Orlando had no relation to either Daniel or Liam.
News this big was bound to reach Daniel. The moment he heard it, he collapsed in shock and was immediately rushed to the ICU.
Outside the ward, Ophelia's face was deathly pale. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Liam, does this mean the Cole family is finished in Mandino City's high society from now on?"
Elena grabbed Liam's arm desperately. "Why in the world is Orlando targeting our Cole family? What does he want? If he had just returned to the Cole Group, we'd do whatever he asks."
Liam thought bitterly, 'Not a chance.'
Orlando used the Cole Group as a front, repatriating substantial assets from Masmubia back to Huthailia.
Now that Orlando had no further use for the Cole Group, he simply handed it over to Aria as a favor.
Liam was filled with regret. He should have investigated thoroughly back then. He wouldn't be in such a passive position.
What Liam didn't realize was that even if he had tried to investigate back then, he would have found nothing. Orlando had already achieved his goal and no longer had any reason to keep things hidden.
"Return it?" Liam gave a bitter laugh. "He's already handed the Cole Group over to Aria."
"What?" Elena and Ophelia shrieked in unison.
Elena's eyes bulged with rage. "That bitch! How dare she?"
Liam said, "Mom, this has nothing to do with Aria. Orlando knew about our family feud and deliberately handed the Cole Group to her."
Liam warned them, "If you don't want to utterly ruin the Cole Group, then don't cross Aria."
Elena suddenly clutched Liam's arm and urged, "Liam, Aria used to love you so much. Just go and beg for her forgiveness. Her heart will surely melt, and she'll take you back."
Ophelia chimed in urgently, "Exactly, Liam. You should win her back, like sending flowers, designer bags..."
"Enough!" Liam shook off his mother's grip, his voice laced with bitter frustration. "Do you really think I haven't tried?"
He said, "It was one thing for me to misunderstand her while I was abroad, but what Mom and Ophelia did was despicable. If she can't forgive me, you two are largely to blame."