Isaac realized something was off and raised his brows at her. Aria raised her forefinger indicating, 'a minute' to listen to Levi.

"... Don't come out until I reach."

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"Bodyguards are there. I will handle them."

"President Cooper, we don't know if they were paid by anybody to reach there or for some gossip. Stay where you are. Safety comes first."

When it's about safety, Levi never listens to her or takes chances.

Aria hummed, "Alright." and hung up the call.

"What happened? Media?"

Aria hummed, "Your fans must be there too."

She ordered dessert and ignored the restaurant staff's gaze. Isaac used his mobile to call his security provided by the Morgan entertainment.

Levi reached soon and Isaac heard Aria say, "Isaac, be strong."

Levi understood she was going to piss off the media reporters. Isaac just followed them out to see how it goes.

They didn't have space to even step out and heard them.

"President Cooper, what are you doing here?"

"President Cooper, what is your relation with Isaac Ross?"

"Is he the reason why you ran away from your wedding?"

"Mr.Ross is President Morgan's friend, were you double-timing with friends?"

"President Cooper, if you love Isaac Ross, why did you arrange the wedding with President Morgan?"

"Were you forced to marry President Morgan?"

"Are you in a relationship with President Baker or Isaac Ross?"

"Are you double-timing again?"

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Aria wanted to yawn hearing them making Isaac as her secret lover. Isaac looked at Aria thinking she might feel bad hearing about the wedding.

Levi spoke, "Let's not disturb the restaurant business, move aside."

But it didn't affect them and the reporter's sharp voice continued to question her.

Isaac failed to get hold of the media too and they understood that they were arranged especially for Aria.

"Quiet..." Aria's mellow voice silenced every reporter.

"Ask me one by one else I will not answer any question."

All reporters looked at each other. They didn't want to ask together and miss the opportunity to get a response from President Cooper.

Isaac was amused how silently everyone stood.

Seeing silence, Levi made way for Aria but a reporter asked quickly, "President Cooper, did you break up with President baker?"

Aria had a surprised expression, "Skyline Industries and Aida fashion are co-operating very well. You must have heard it wrong."

Everyone's lips twitched.

The reporter who asked her was confused about what question he asked.

Another one re-questioned it, "President Cooper, aren't you in a relationship with President Baker?"

Aria had an understanding expression, "Yeah!" she gave a pause.

Levi and Isaac turned to her in shock. The reporters were getting excited thinking they got something juicy to write.

Aria continued, "... Our business relationship is very stable."

pfft-

Isaac looked away to control his laughter.

Levi whispered to Aria, "Is it important to piss them off? They will write negatives."

Aria nonchalantly looked at him and asked like a wronged one, "Am I wrong? What other relationship are they asking?"

Levi: "..."

Her voice wasn't low and reporters heard her. They weren't sure if they should get angry at Aria or call her an idiot.

A smart one elaborated, "President Cooper, there are rumors that you are together with President Baker and your pictures with Luke Baker in states are circulating over the internet. Why are you denying your personal relationship with President Baker?"

Aria leisurely responded, "Well, I had many guy friends in states but that doesn't mean I will have other relationships with them. I and Luke are good friends and business associates."

"Are you denying because you are with Isaac Ross?" A sharp tone pointed her.

Aria looked at the reporter and Isaac. She maintained her composure even when insulting reporters.

"Why will I deny anything just because I'm with Isaac to have lunch?... Why don't you guys cut to the chase and save my time than standing and bullshitting here, just because you want something entertaining to write on your media?"

Levi and Isaac tightly sealed their lips seeing Aria's 'I don't care' nature towards the media.

Aria could literally make out who was fuming in anger.

"You b*tch, how dare you manipulate my idol?" A girl's voice sounded loud.

"Are you trying to strike a sword at best friends?"

"You are a shame on the country."

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Levi quickly covered Aria as their bodyguards covered the three when they started to throw things on them.

Aria smiled confusing Isaac, "You still have the nerve to smile. You are so daring."

Aria smiled again at Isaac and pointed at the one who spoke. She was pulled ahead by a bodyguard to stand with them.

"They are incited to talk against me. They aren't your fans."

Levi nodded at Isaac to confirm him and let Aria talk when it got silent.

"Ms. Fangirl, and the fans over there. You guys will be detained. Why don't you guys look over there?"

They saw cops around and tried to run away but cops had already surrounded.

Aria had held the first girl and spoke, "Your idol? Miss, do you know why we were having lunch? If you are his fan, you would have known... Anyway, I'll tell you, I'm producing his new movie so I'm here. Visit the police station and don't forget to call your parents to save you."

Then her eyes narrowed at the reporters who gulped and one stuttered, "We are from the media, you can't send us to the police station."

It confirmed Levi that somebody was targeting Aria's social life using the media.

Aria smiled harmlessly, "I never said that. I know what you all want to hear. I will say it, 'I am in a relationship with Luke, I ran away from my wedding for Isaac, I had a secret lunch date with Isaac.' Do you need anything else for me to say?"

The reporters looked at each other while Isaac started laughing looking away.

Aria waited for more than ten seconds, "Hey come on, I already agreed to everything, why aren't you guys happy?..."

She turned to Isaac, "Hmmm... Isaac, if President Morgan gets pissed off knowing this and throws you out of the company, I'll arrange an independent studio for you. I will lavish you lots of gifts like villas, cars, so don't worry..."

Seeing bewildered reporters hearing her, Aria continued looking at cameras, "Luke, if you are watching this, don't worry, I'll keep our relationship top secret without letting the media know about it."

Levi: "..."

Reporters: "..."

Isaac burst into laughter and took her to their car leaving the stunned reporters who never faced such a bold speaker.

The reporters really wanted to call her a brainless woman but they knew Aria made them a laughing stock in their own trap.

Aria sat in her car but Isaac wanted her to change the car from another door hiding from paparazzi and reporters to take her to meet Alan.

But...

In a split second while she was changing cars, a black Mercedes sprinter car passed by them as somebody pulled Aria inside before speeding off.