Aria's face turned blank, momentarily at a loss for a response. These were indeed the arguments she had once used with Melanie, but they were spur-of-the-moment excuses to discourage Melanie from confessing to Asher. Now, they were being thrown back at her as counterarguments!
Her expression fluctuated, attempting to recover, "But..."
Melanie gazed at Aria with a seemingly earnest expression. "Aria, there is no 'but'! Look at the person next to you, who strongly opposed your suggestion just now. He doesn't want you to beg my dad for a job, nor does he want to work in my dad's company!
Moreover, with a husband as capable as yours, finding a job must be incredibly easy. Why would you trample on your husband's dignity like this?"
Aria was speechless.
Ethan, internally screaming, "......" No, I genuinely want to work at Snow family's company! I was just playing along to make a show of it. I really don't need dignity!
He gritted his teeth, maintaining a composed facade despite his inner turmoil.
Aria was on the verge of tears. They had meticulously planned this, and everything was going smoothly until this unexpected setback. How could their carefully laid plans be derailed at such a crucial moment?
Melanie, however, added fuel to the fire. Smiling sweetly at Ethan, she said, "You are boyfriend of my dear cousin, don't you value your dignity greatly? Declare to Aria that you can forge your own brilliant future! You'll work hard, and one day, you'll provide an even better life for Aria, taking care of her for life!"
Motivational speeches were always free-flowing.
Vivienne struggled to suppress her laughter but eventually chimed in, "Melanie has a point, Aria. You were just too hasty, and haste makes waste. I believe you meant well for Ethan, and Ethan won't blame you. Right, Ethan?"
Vivienne turned to Ethan, who clenched his teeth and nodded reluctantly. "Yes, Mrs. Snow is right, and Melanie is also right."
What else could he say? He couldn't refute Melanie openly!
Even if he was willing to forego his dignity, could he actually verbalize it?
If he did, how would Leonard perceive him?
The favorable impression he had just built might be shattered completely.
Melanie continued, twisting the knife, "Did you hear that, Aria? Your boyfriend feels the same. Oh, don't be upset. Your strong bond is evident. I'm sure this won't cause any rift between you two. You're gentle, kind, and generous, and he's a true gentleman and magnanimous. Alright, let's put this matter to rest now!"
Under the table, Aria pinched herself hard to force a smile. "I was indeed hasty. Thank you for reminding me, Melanie!"
Melanie responded, "You're welcome. You did the same for me once." I'm merely returning the favor.
Aria's forced smile was a mask of misery. "......"
What a 'reminder'!
She locked eyes with Melanie, suddenly suspecting that Melanie was deliberately targeting her.
Had Melanie learned about her confession to Asher?
Suddenly, a chill ran down her spine as a cold gaze pierced through her.
Aria hastily lowered her head,dared not say more nor even glance at Melanie again.。
"......" Too terrifying!
In her anger, she had nearly forgotten about Asher's presence and the threat that still loomed fresh in her mind...
Aria shivered, her blood running cold. Since when had a single glance from Asher been enough to instill such fear within her?
