Bones Learn To Listen When Silence Speaks by Ryn Miles 398

Cassian had mentally prepared himself for Aurelia to keep pushing him away, over and over. But he still needed a bit of breathing room to really accept it, to let it sink in. 

Jasper held back for a long moment before finally asking, “So, how long are you planning to keep hiding?” 

Cassian didn’t answer right away. After a long silence, Jasper barely caught him mutter, “I don’t know.” 

Because he was cornered, trapped in a situation with no way out. 

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Just as Aurelia expected, even after she called Jasper, Cassian still didn’t get back to her. It was obvious he was avoiding her. 

Aurelia was already buried in work, and with Cassian acting up like this, she really couldn’t be bothered to deal with him. 

He could run for a while, but he couldn’t hide forever. Honestly, with him staying away, life felt a lot quieter for her. 

When Miranda sent over Regal Investment’s announcement for Aurelia to review, she also filled her in on what was happening with Leonie. 

There was a swarm of reporters lying in wait at the Northvale airport, hoping to ambush Leonie, but Herbert pulled some strings with the Norman family. 

He put the squeeze on the media and protected Leonie so well that not a single shot of her made it to the press. Every bit of bad press about Leonie online was wiped out, leaving nothing behind. 

Meanwhile, the rumors about Mia being some kind of sugar baby just kept blowing up online. 

Even though Aurelia had Regal Investment’s legal team clarify that the “sugar daddy” Mia mentioned in her Instagram post was actually her, the speculation just wouldn’t stop. 

The drama–loving crowd was always like this; they loved believing whatever grabbed the most attention. It was as if that was the only way they could get some strange sense of satisfaction. 

So, Aurelia had Miranda prepare a new announcement, just waiting for the right moment to drop it. 

Miranda added, “Leonie hasn’t been idle either. Since she got back to Northvale, she’s been working every angle to stage her comeback, and Herbert’s been networking for her nonstop. 

“Regal Investment has already reached out to plenty of industry folks, but honestly, Leonie runs with the Northvale crowd. If Herbert insists on protecting her, it’s only a matter of time before she’s back. 

“Our connections are in Ashmont, not Northvale, so we’re pretty much out of reach over there.” 

After hearing Miranda, Aurelia tapped her fingers lightly on the desk. ‘So what if it’s Northvale?‘ Aurelia wondered. ‘Is Leonie the only one allowed to have connections there?‘ 

After hanging up with Miranda, Aurelia was scrolling through her contacts for Zane’s number when her phone buzzed with his name. Aurelia picked up right away. “I was just about to call you.” 

“Guess we’re pretty in sync,” Zane drawled, sounding as casual as ever. 

Aurelia asked, “Did you need something?” 

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se que something cool to share with you just sent it to your email, check it out.” Zane said. 

Aurelia camily opened her bos. After a moment, she asked Zane, a bit taken aback, “How did you get this?” 

The guy ones.” Zane said with a smug grin, then asked, “So, what did you need me for?? 

Blocked at the email and sounding upbeat, said, “Looks like I don’t need anything after all. It’s almost dinner time. want to grab a meal together? 

Zane was just about to agree Aurelia added. “Mia wants to go to Claxdon for some fruit tarts.” 

Zane paused, then sand. You guys go ahead. I’ve got other plans.” 

Alright, let’s gab dinner together some other time, Aurelia said. She let it go, figuring Zane really did have other plans. 

After hanging up. Aurelia sent the email over to Miranda and Mia. 

Mix replied instaurly. It was just a string of exclamation marks. Then she switched to rapid–fire 60–second voice notes. 

Aurelia didn’t even have to listen, the already knew exactly what Mia was freaking out about. She replied, “Zane got this imel Up to you post it or not your decision 

Mes shot back without misting a beat, Post it! No question!” 

Mia had been wanting to tear off Leonie’s mask for years, but without any real evidence, she could only watch Leonie throw her weight around all this time. 

She was honestly dying to see how Herbert would react when he saw all this. Would he still stand by Leonie, just like always?” Mia wondered. Whe does, then that’s gotta be true love! 

Right now, Mia’s mind wasn’t even on Herben. Aurelia told her all this dirt was dug up by Zane. 

He must’ve really gone all out to get this, Mia thought. After all, she knew exactly how scheming and careful Leonie was. 

If Leonie hadn’t been so guarded, Mia would’ve caught her red–handed years ago. To be fair, Mia knew she owed Zane a thank you or at least a dinner. 

But Mia was conflicted and regretful. Alcohol is nothing but trouble! Mia thought. ‘Always ruins everything! 

After all that, she never actually sent an appreciation. 

Aurelia told Mia to get ready, she’d swing by the hotel soon to pick her up for some fruit tarts in Claxdon. She mentioned the was planning, to ask Zane to join them, but he couldn’t make it because of other plans. 

When Mis knew Zane wasn’t coming, she let out a sigh of relief. After all, she still had no idea how to deal with Zane. 

Mia was still all over the place when she happened to stumble on a fresh Instagram post from Zane. From the background, it looked like he was hanging out at a club. The whole scene was pure glitz and nightlife, flashing lights, drinks everywhere. 

The main pic was a close–up of two people holding hands. The guy’s hand was obviously Zane’s; she could tell right away from the Patek Philippe he always wore on his wrist. 

Of course, the hand he was holding belonged to a girl; it was slender, soft, and smooth. 

The caption was where things got really interesting. (With so many adorable girls out there, gotta pamper each and every onel 

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Mia stared at her phone for a couple of seconds, then finally turned off the screen. She let out a long, slow breath. Looks like I was just overthinking things,’ she thought. 

A player like Zane, his heart never stopped for any woman. No girl ever really got to him, either. Maybe he had already forgotten all about it. 

‘No point stressing over it, Mia told herself. 

After picking up Mia, Aurelia headed straight for Claxdon. On the way, Aurelia got a call from Miranda, who said Leonie and her agent had just shown up at LAU Beauty, hoping to land the brand’s new ambassador gig. 

Aurelia chuckled. “She sure dreams big.” 

Mia scoffed. “Trying to poach someone else’s spot again, huh?” 

LAU Beauty was one of the leading beauty companies in the country, and every actress in showbiz was scrambling to become their ambassador. 

Three years ago, after LAU Beauty was acquired by local investors, they decided to keep just one beauty ambassador. That ambassador was Mia. 

This move sent Mia’s status soaring; she leveled up three times in just three years, and every project or endorsement she got was with high–end brands. 

The quality was top–notch, and it left plenty of her peers in the industry jealous. Leonie was no exception. 

She was probably hoping this would fix her reputation and help her climb the ranks. Too bad she was barking up the wrong 

tree. 

Mia leaned back in her seat, looking completely unbothered. “Did she not even bother checking who runs LAU Beauty? Does she seriously not know I’m the boss? 

“Guess I’ve just been way too low–key,” Mia joked, tossing her hair. 

Aurelia raised an eyebrow. “How about showing off for once?” 

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