Divorced, But Queen - Chapter 79: Chapter 79

Liam read the trending topics, and his expression changed drastically.
Many people gathered outside the Saxon Manor, and the Saxon Group's stock price was plummeting.
It was stupid to hush the crowd up now, but there were such fools. All the trending topics and videos about Aria were deleted within a short time.
One key opinion leader left a sharp comment online. [Justice can't beat the capitalists!]
Soon, the deletion was said to be conducted by the Saxon Group, and it became a trending topic.
Liam was in a bad mood because things were getting out of his control. He dialed Hannah's number. "Hannah, things are getting out of hand."
On the other end of the line, Hannah was confused by Liam's worry. "Do you go soft on Aria?"
"Of course not! I'm afraid that the Saxon Group may get back at the Cole Group since it is implicated."
"Relax. Grandpa said that the Gibson family is on your side."
Liam sighed. There was little he could say because he was the real reason for the whole mess. After the call with Hannah, he went to Daniel's study. "Grandpa, it is getting out of control, so get prepared."
Daniel looked grim. He rubbed his temples to relieve his headache. "The Cole family and the Gibson family are tied together, so we should seize the chance to take the Saxon Group down. Once it gets back to its feet, we will be its first victim. Give it another strike."
Frowning, Liam wanted to argue, but he caught sight of Daniel's gray hair and wrinkles. Regret got him, so he swallowed his words.
"Grandpa, I'll go to the Stars Group tomorrow. You have my word that I will secure the project," Liam said.
Daniel nodded. "There must be a good reason for the Stars Group to choose the cancellation of cooperation over the settlement money. The loss of our technology will displease its board directors for sure. Sound them out about Aria when you are there. This project is too important to lose."
"Got you," Liam responded.
This was the Saxon Manor. In the depressing atmosphere, the crowd didn't think that Aria could kill a grown man.
Aria sounded indifferent after her eyes swept over the other people in the room. "Time's running out. Make your choice now, or the stock price of the Saxon Group will plummet."
Caleb understood that it was a test and that Aria was giving the Saxon family one last chance. He firmly said, "Aria, I will be on your side no matter what happens."
His choice didn't surprise Aria, but it was a pity that his preference to her contained regret and guilt.
"Issue a statement now! Cut all ties with Aria!" Joseph's voice thundered through the room. Joseph would never allow anyone to jeopardize the Saxon Group.
"No!" Caleb, Silvia, and their parents shouted at the same time. Trembling, Zoe stood before Aria. "Joseph, Aria is my daughter, my flesh and blood."
Logan held his wife's hand tightly. "Dad, that isn't the right thing to do to your family."
Silvia went over and held Joseph's hand as tears streamed down her face. "Grandpa, not her fault. She..."
"Silvia," Aria interrupted. With tears in her eyes, Silvia said through her quivering lips, "Grandpa, my real parents were bad to Aria. She is innocent."
Her expression was complicated, so Caleb couldn't help but think that she must know something. This twist took Tina by surprise.
Logan tried his best to stay calm while Zoe sobbed with sadness. Caleb was expressionless but seemed decisive, and Silvia had broken down.
At the same time, the troublemaker remained calm and indifferent as if she were an onlooker.
"Aria, you're nothing but trouble!" Tina pursed her lips, and the look in her eyes was cold. "The Saxon family was a loving one. You are the reason for all these arguments and conflicts."
Instantly, Fryderyk's face darkened. However, Fryderyk couldn't point a finger at Tina, who was Joseph's granddaughter.
Aria didn't feel guilty over Tina's accusation. "Mr. Fletcher, shouldn't I go to the police station, given the commotion?"
Fryderyk hesitated for two seconds before he answered, "You do need our protection."
Aria walked to the door, and Zoe quickly grabbed her arm. "Aria, we would help you get a reduced sentence if you were a murderer. I will wait for you to come home."
Zoe had tears in her eyes. It was about regret and guilt. Did Zoe regret that she hadn't taken Aria home earlier?
Aria looked at her mother and asked, "Whom do you prefer to be your daughter? Silvia or me?" Zoe hesitated. "I... "
Aria gave a faint smile, and her expression was calm. "You made the choice."
"Aria!" Zoe clutched Aria's hand, her voice trembling. "You are a bit paranoid, but I love you too. If I had brought you home earlier and disciplined you..."
"Mrs. Saxon." Aria interrupted Zoe and gently pulled Zoe's hand away. "Do you really think that the Colton couple is the cause of my personality?"
Her indifference hurt Zoe, and Zoe couldn't help but shed tears.
Logan sensed that Aria was weird. He chose to side with his wife even if he wanted to improve his relationship with Aria. Holding Zoe by the shoulders, he said, "Aria, she's your mother."
Aria shifted her gaze to Logan. "Mr. Saxon, do you also think so?" Leaning into Logan's embrace, Zoe wept. Logan had a complicated expression on his face.
Both Zoe and Logan fell silent, and that was their answer. Caleb closed his eyes, and a wave of despair washed over him. His parents let Aria down anyway.
This result wasn't surprising to Aria as she had heard someone comment that nobody would like a woman like her with her parents, relatives, friends, or lovers included.
Back then, Aria didn't think so or feel lonely because she had friends who didn't mind dying for her.
Now, she began to doubt herself. She turned around and walked away. "Aria." There came a call, and Aria's wrist was grabbed.
Aria looked back and saw a pair of tearful and red eyes. "If... if I leave this family, will you come back?"
"Silvia!" Zoe shouted. Grief-stricken, she thought, "I could have had a happy family. Why didn't things go my way? Why does Aria distance herself from us? Why?"
With a faint smile, Aria raised her hand, and her palm brushed past Silvia's soft hair. "Silvia, you're a good girl."
She then withdrew her hand, and her cold gaze swept over Zoe and Logan. "You still have time to make your choice. Disown me, or accept a murderer to be your daughter."
After this speech, Aria left without hesitation.
Zoe wanted to stop Aria, but Joseph's furious voice prevented her. "Let her go! Whoever tries to stop her should leave this place with her."