Chapter 666
Fryderyk took Aria away two years ago. Back then, Caleb didn’t believe a fifteen-year-old girl could kill anyone. Only last night, after looking into the Solemnity Guild, did he find out it was a secret organization that dealt with criminals.
Echohawk began missions at fourteen, and the timing matched up. Aria came back when she was fifteen. He thought hard but couldn’t remember anything.
Logan’s voice snapped Caleb back to reality. “Caleb, what do you mean by that?”
Caleb said in a hoarse voice, “Do you remember the day Aria returned to the Saxon family? You said she didn’t seem glad about the reunion. Turns out she found out she was switched at birth when she was fifteen.
“Aria the truth but didn’t come back; she just lived her life as before. If we hadn’t found out the truth, she probably never would have reunited with the Saxon family.
“Aria made the right choice. The Saxon family found her and then drove her away. She was never wanted here.”
After saying that, Caleb hung up.
Logan froze in shock, thinking, ‘How could this be possible? Aria wasn’t shocked at all about being switched back then. She was too calm. However, Caleb never talked without certainty. It seems that she has known for a long time!’
Logan turned to Joseph, his voice trembling. “Dad, did you hear that? Caleb said Aria had known about the baby swap all along, but she never came back.”
Had it been four years ago, Logan would have asked why, but now, he couldn’t bring himself to question it because Aria made the right choice.
Joseph was much calmer than Logan. “It seems there’s nothing in the Saxon family worth her staying for.”
Were it not for the DNA test, Joseph would have thought Aria was nothing like a Saxon.
However, Aria, the only one who never fawned over him or called him grandpa, worked her way up from nothing and stood as an equal to the Saxon family. She could even outshine them if she wanted.
Lincoln had been away for years, only to leave again shortly after returning. Wilson was always rebellious, never returning home during his long years abroad. Now, even the once dutiful Caleb was acting out.
The truth was undeniable. Joseph had to admit that he had become someone the younger generation wanted to avoid. He thought that if Nora were still around, this wouldn’t have happened.
Joseph looked at his most dutiful son, Logan, and asked, “Logan, do you hate me?”
Logan came back to his senses, having tears in his eyes. He didn’t say a word, but Joseph got it. He had really messed up.
Aria decided to leave, so she handed the urn to Rosalie. She said, “Sara will stay with you for a couple of days. Russell will
take her when he leaves.”
Rosalie leaned in and asked in a hushed tone, “Why don’t you stay a bit longer? Is Wilson going with you?”
“Most likely,” Aria replied.
Rosalie nodded and said, “When I have time, I’ll come visit you in Huthailia. Don’t worry about Sara. I won’t let Tyree get anywhere near her.”
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Chapter 666
Aria and Owen went to say goodbye to Emmett. Just as they reached the doorway, a chilling voice cut through the air from
inside.
“Mr. Murray, there’s something suspicious about Mr. Kelley’s death. How could an ordinary woman kill him? I suspect Russell is behind it, trying to ignite a feud between the Solemnity Guild and the Wolfshade Syndicate.”
Aria wasn’t one for eavesdropping. She pushed the door open and walked straight in.
Emmett’s gaze softened as he looked at Aria. The young man fixed her with a piercing glare. “It’s you, Echohawk”
Aria raised her head a bit and locked eyes with someone whose gaze burned like flames. She knew who it was. It was Wade.
Aria withdrew her gaze and bowed to Emmett. “Mr. Murray, we’re leaving.”
Emmett asked, “Now?” His eyes landed on Owen. He thought, ‘If I remembered right, this guy worked for Russell. It seems that he’s also close to Aria.
‘Guess Echohawk also wants Curtis dead. Colin had once tried to harm her, but in the end, he died. Fortunately, I never truly crossed her.’
Emmett said, “If you wish to leave, then-”
“You can’t leave.” Wade snapped, cutting Emmett off. “Echohawk, you and Sara are close. You’re a suspect in Mr. Kelley’s
death too.”
Aria looked over and asked, “You’re suggesting that since Mr. Kelley hurt Sara, both Russell and I are suspects, right?”
Wade said, “Yeah. Curtis teamed up with the Wolfshade Syndicate and killed our men. He’s a bastard. Even so, however, he should be left to the Solemnity Guild. No one else has the right to kill him.”
Emmett smiled. “Echohawk only got here yesterday. If there’s any suspicion, it’s on Russell, not her.”
“It might have nothing to do with Echohawk, but this man is involved.” Wade looked at Owen, his eyes sharp with hostility.
Aria said, “Do you have any proof?”
Wade softened his tone and looked back at her. “It’s up to you.”
Aria didn’t understand.
Wade declared, “I challenge you to a duel. It’s time to settle who’s the top killer.”
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