Chapter 49 Suing For Peace. The next day, Ariana and Sonia had arranged to meet at a coffee shop near the company building. Dressed in a red dress and a green coat, Sonia seemed energized. There was anger and hatred all over her face. She pounded on the table. "Damn that bastard! What I saw on his phone yesterday was so corrupt! I mean, he looked good, but he's a horrible criminal. Raping a minor? He's scum of the earth. " Sonia took a sip of coffee and breathed deeply. As she was about to continue scolding Lynch, she looked up to find Ariana lost in thought. "Hello?" Sonia waved her hand in front of Ariana's face. "What are you thinking about?". Ariana came to her senses and looked at Sonia. "Do you think someone in a wheelchair could get their trousers muddy from going out on a rainy day?" Sonia scratched her head. "Maybe some muddy water on the road could have splashed onto them?". "But Theodore only ever goes anywhere by car, and he's always accompanied by bodyguards and his assistant. Surely it would be difficult for him to be splashed?" Ariana was puzzled. Besides, Theodore had a fixation on cleanliness. Why was he waiting for her casually in the living room instead of changing his trousers? How could he bear those dirty trousers?. This piqued Sonia's interest. "So you have been absent-minded all this time because you're thinking about your husband!" she said with a wink. "No. I'm not thinking about him. He's a mean guy with a sharp tongue," Ariana murmured, her cheeks becoming flushed. “Women are the definition of duplicity," Sonia snorted, as if she was. knowledgeable on the subject. Ariana cleared her throat awkwardly. "We live under the same roof. We should at least know what the other person is up to. With her arms folded, Sonia narrowed her eyes and watched Ariana carefully. Then she spotted something on Ariana's neck. She reached out to touch and rub it, to find a thick layer of concealer. Under it was a love bite!. "Wow! I got you!" Sonia exclaimed

Ariana stood and reached her hand over Sonia's mouth. "Quiet! It's not what you think. Unable to speak, Sonia blinked up at Ariana innocently. "T'll take my hand away if you promise not to shout," Ariana bargained. Sonia nodded obediently. Ariana loosened her grip and sat back down. "So, tell me what happened. " Sonia couldn't hide her curiosity. Ariana pulled up her collar to hide the mark, and answered vaguely, "It was just an accident. Sonia grabbed Ariana's hand and whispered, "I know, I understand. What were you saying about your husband? About his trousers being dirty even though he's in a wheelchair?". "Yes, I have a suspicion that his legs are fine. I haven't seen him doing any kind of physiotherapy, and his legs are much stronger than I'd expect for a disabled person," Ariana said, her tone analytical and serious. Sonia stroked her chin and thought for a moment. "It's very suspicious that he doesn't do any kind of physiotherapy. But I remember you saying the doctor gave him a low chance of recovery, even with physiotherapy. Maybe he just gave up?". "No, that's not possible. He's not the kind of guy to give up without trying," Ariana said, resolutely. Sonia, clearly amused, said, "Wow, you know him so well. Ariana felt helpless under Sonia's teasing. "I'm serious! I've suspected from the beginning that he's not actually disabled. "Then go and test it out. You're living under the same roof. I'm sure there are many things you could try. "You're right. I just need to test him!" @. Ariana instantly felt lighter. She patted Sonia's arm happily. As they were talking, Sonia received a message. She glanced at it, and her expression shifted. “What's wrong?" Ariana asked, concerned. "I got some news

" With a deep breath, Sonia turned her phone to show the screen to Ariana. Lynch had paid his bail and been released. "Why so fast?" Ariana was a little surprised, but mostly angry. How could such a scumbag be released so soon?. "I guess one of Lynch's supporters helped him out. " Sonia gritted her teeth. Ariana felt restless. She took her bag and as she left, told Sonia, "I'll go and discuss it with Sarah. Call me if anything happens. When Ariana got to the company, Sonia was already waiting for her. "Lynch just contacted me. He wants to sue for peace. He was hoping that I would work with him and prove his innocence and put all the blame on Vincent. He promised to give me the best resources once it's done. " #. Ariana had guessed that Lynch might go to Sarah, but she never expected him to try and sue for peace. She thought for a while. "He must be serious if he's using resources as his bargaining chip. Maybe it could help you regain your fame. The choice is yours. What do you think?". Sarah sneered, "Of course not. I will never give up. I finally have the chance to expose his true colors and even send him to jail. I'm going to make that happen. " Her voice was full of disdain. Relieved, Ariana smiled. "Then let's cooperate with him for now. When he. relaxes, we will deal him a heavy blow. " 4