CHAPTER 193

ARIA’S POV

The next day, when I meet Tony at the café, he seems visibly concerned. My own excitement for our usual meetings is dampened today, as this isn't a typical date but a moment for Tony to provide some much-needed explanations.

As we settle down and order something to drink, Tony focuses his full attention, ready for the conversation.

“Tell me, Aria. What’s bothering you.”

I take another deep breath, feeling the weight of the conversation ahead.

“I heard something about you… Something related to your past.”

Tony's breath seems to hitch for a second, his face paling and his eyebrows furrowing in concern.Seeing no reaction from him, I feel that I should clarify.

“Is it true that you were into old rich widows?”

Tony is taken aback by my findings and he asks me from where did I get such news.

“Someone claims you were involved in scamming old rich widows before you became a model.”

I ask him if there any truth to that, as Adam showed me some evidences yesterday. There’s a pause and