Aria's POV
Through the car window, I saw Liam open his mouth, wanting to say something but finding himself speechless. How ironic - three months ago he ran away from marriage for Sophia, and now he was running away from marriage again for me. If he didn't return to complete the engagement ceremony tonight, I would surely become the target of everyone's attacks. Aiden's words hit right at the heart of the matter, leaving Liam with no room for excuses.
He suddenly didn't dare look at me, probably finally realizing what a joke he had become.
Aiden snorted coldly and strode to the driver's seat, pulling open the door and getting in. I had already obediently fastened my seat belt, sitting properly like a model student, waiting for him to drive me away from this farce.
He turned to look at m
