#Chapter 64: Suspended

Liam’s POV Aria accepted the phone and brought it to her ear. “Yes? Oh, yes. Hello.” Standing nearby, I crossed his arms. I couldn’t hear what the executive was saying, only Aria’s responses. Still, I could guess what was happening here, just from how pissed that executive sounded on the phone. Aria’s innocent wasn’t in question. There was no way she had anything to do with this, hands down. My belief in her, however, was not universal. The executives did not know Aria as I did, and though I could argue with them until I was blue in the face, they wouldn’t back Aria in a scandal without proof of her innocence. “I can assure you, sir, that I didn’t do what they are saying,” Aria said. Her voice was firm as she defended herself. That would work in her favor. A quivering voice would only make them think she was incapable, even if she was innocent. “No. I understand that, but – no. Of course. Thank you, sir.” Slowly, she lowered down the phone. “I’ve been suspended while an i