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Selena spoke loud enough for Brian to overhear. Looking sullen, he recalled having said the same about Ariana back when she had been following him around.When Selena saw Brian, she boldly said to him, "Mr. Lodge, Ari is trying to attend her classes. What are you doing, looking for her on campus? Are you her guardian or what?"Ariana frowned, looking displeased about Brian. "Mr. Lodge, it's not right to follow me around. Don't you have anything better to do? All you do is find trouble with me. Do you know you're a nuisance?"These words sounded familiar to him. His expression darkened further.Ariana still remembered her past life vividly. Back then, she would deliver lunches to Brian, but he would keep his distance, leaving her trailing behind in her high heels. Exhausted and struggling to keep up, she would face his cold disdain."Ariana, you're shameless for following me around. Don't you have anything better to do? All you ever do is cause trouble for me. Do you realize how
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"Mr. Lodge, It seems you have no evidence to back your claims, so please don't block the way. We still need to get to class."Just as Ariana was about to slip past Brian, he reached out and grabbed her arm.Ariana glanced at his hand on her arm and frowned. "Mr. Lodge, please be mindful. I didn't sign my body away to the Lodge family."With that, she led Selena away without another word.Brian was momentarily stunned by her remark.Beside him, Emily couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lodge, could we have misunderstood Ms. Torrey?"Brian clenched his fists tightly.Misunderstanding or not, Ariana's attitude just now left him feeling deeply annoyed."Go and ask Fiona what's really going on!""Yes, Mr. Lodge."Emily quickly led a team upstairs, while Brian rubbed his temples, fatigue setting in.Meanwhile, Selena, still reeling from Ariana's confrontation with Brian, exclaimed, "Ari, I've known you for many years, and I have to say, that was the coolest thing you've ever done! Brian t
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Gwen spoke as if everything she said was perfectly reasonable.Ariana recalled her past life. Around the same time, Gwen had thrown a birthday party for Igor. She had leveraged her position as the future in-law of the Lodge family to book another high-end hotel. That event had ended in utter embarrassment, further deepening Brian's disdain for Ariana.In her previous life, Gwen didn't dare overstep her bounds since Brian had no affection for Ariana. However, with Ariana already living in the Lodge residence in this life, Gwen became increasingly brazen, assuming that Ariana had secured her position."Ms. Lambert," Ariana said coolly, "I think we didn't even celebrate my birthday last year. Weren't you the one who told Dad that a young woman should keep a low profile instead of parading herself in public? Am I right?"Gwen remained shameless as ever, even after Ariana dredged up the past. "Guys and girls are not the same. Besides, you've already taken over the company. "What abo
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Gwen's words irritated Brian to no end. Since when did he have to deal with such trivial matters?"Mrs. Torrey, I suggest you know your place. Stop taking yourself too seriously," Brian said bluntly with no intention of holding back.He hung up right after that.On the other end of the line, Gwen's face darkened even more as she stared at the disconnected call. She hadn't expected Brian's rejection on this matter. She had already shown off about the party to everyone. How could she maintain her standing in the high society of Gleaston if the party didn't go through?Moments later, Gwen's phone rang again. A member of the Gleaston's high society, Tina Barton, had called, her voice cheerful as she asked, "Mrs. Torrey, is it true Igor's birthday party will be held at the Royal Hotel? My husband says he wants to attend, too!"The question hit too close to the mark. Gwen forced a smile and replied, "Of course, it's true! Why would I lie about that? Ariana is Brian's fiancée, and Igor
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"Yes."Gwen gave Jonathan a once-over, her gaze sharp as she realized he was only an assistant manager. She said, "Didn't I request to reserve seats in the event hall? Is everything ready? I want to inspect the venue."Hearing this, Jonathan offered an apologetic smile and replied, "Mrs. Torrey, I'm really sorry, but the event hall is currently fully booked, and it may not be possible to make arrangements for you.""Fully booked?" Gwen frowned, her tone sharp. "How is that possible? When I called earlier, your receptionist said there were still seats available."Jonathan smiled awkwardly and explained, "There were seats earlier, but... A gentleman has since reserved all our halls. So..."But Gwen wasn't willing to let it go. Her face darkened as she retorted, "Mr. Rhys, do you take me for a fool? There are only a handful of well-known figures in this city, and I haven't heard of anyone hosting a large event. Besides, this isn't exactly an affordable venue for most. How much did th
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William's expression remained calm and devoid of any extra emotion. He mused, "Giving up a seat for Ms. Ariana's sake is not impossible."Hearing this, Gwen instantly brightened up. "I knew it, Mr. Kingsman! I knew you'd definitely make it happen!"William offered a faint smile and continued, "Since Mrs. Torrey has made the request, we should offer our largest event hall for Mr. Torrey's birthday celebration."At this, Gwen, oblivious to the implications, simply beamed. She smiled ear to ear. "Wonderful! This is the best possible outcome! Mr. Kingsman, you're truly a generous and kind man!"He was far better than that Brian, by any measure!Seeing Gwen's elation, William turned to Jonathan and instructed him, "Proceed as we discussed. Have the payment—double the price—transferred to my account.""Yes, Mr. Kingsman."Without sparing Gwen another glance, William turned and walked away.Gwen, taken aback at first by the mention of payment, thought of chasing after him but stopped
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"Got it." William glanced at the payment notification on his phone and quickly messaged Ariana. "It's done."Ariana smiled at William's message. This time, Gwen would surely get what she deserved.That very day, the Torrey family had booked the largest hall at the Royal Hotel, and Gwen wasted no time spreading the word over the phone.Though reluctant to pay, Gwen smiled during her calls because she could flaunt her status. It was as if she was afraid others wouldn't know about the grand venue she had secured.That afternoon, Ariana decided to head back to the Torrey residence after school.When she entered, she heard Gwen on the phone, inviting the ladies from her social circle to the banquet. "Mrs. Lindt, my son's birthday banquet is at the Royal Hotel, and I've booked the largest banquet hall. You absolutely must come!"Ariana listened to Gwen's phone conversation quietly with a mocking glint in her eyes.Gwen might be over the moon now. But Ariana would have the last laugh d
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Ariana didn't expose Gwen and played along. "Thank you for your concern, Ms. Lambert." "No need for thanks. Just be good in the future. With your looks, how could Mr. Lodge not like you? Just don't forget how kind I've been to you when you make it big," Gwen said."Your kindness is something I will always remember." Ariana smiled.That smile sent chills down Gwen's spine, and she swallowed her words.What happened to Ariana? How had she become so hard to control?"Mom, I'm back!" Igor walked in, dressed in trendy athletic wear. His outfit, complete with earrings and rings, screamed rebellious.Igor frowned at Ariana. "Why are you here? Who let you in?"Ariana had no intention of standing up or acknowledging Igor.Igor scowled. "Ariana! I'm talking to you. Are you dead?""Ariana! This is too much. Your brother is talking to you," Gwen chimed in.Ariana calmly replied, "I've said before, this is my home. Whether I come back or not is none of your concern.""Ariana! How dare
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Brian was stunned when he saw Ariana in her bold punk outfit—a short jacket, a cropped top baring her midriff, and tight black denim shorts. To complete the bold look, Ariana even wore black stockings.Those long legs would turn heads wherever she went, and her hourglass figure was impossible to ignore.Brian asked, "Why are you dressed like that?"He still remembered how Ariana used to dress in her elegant and modest tweed dresses, exuding the grace of a lady from a respectable family.But she was utterly different today."Well, I actually prefer dressing in this style. It's quite cool and comfortable," she said, deliberately adding a hint of flirtiness to her tone as she stepped closer to Brian.Her ample bosom was faintly visible beneath the thin straps of her top, like a hint of snow peeking through a frosted window. Her long hair cascaded over one shoulder, adding to her allure. Her every movement was hypnotic, her smooth skin and soft, supple waist inviting thoughts one s
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Finally, Brian could no longer hold back his frustration and swung the door open. He strode toward the room with the light on inside.Did Ariana not know it was nighttime? Who would choose to have renovations this late and disturb everyone's peace?"Ariana! You—"Brian stopped abruptly as he saw Ariana perched on a ladder, drilling something with an electric drill.There were no renovation workers in the room.With music blasting from a pair of headphones, Ariana was completely oblivious to Brian's presence.Noticing her phone on the desk nearby, Brian walked over without hesitation and paused her music.Ariana's world instantly fell silent."Why did my Bluetooth disconnect?" she muttered, puzzled, while taking off her headphones.Suddenly, Brian's voice roared from below, "Ariana! Get down here right now!"His words startled her so much that her foot slipped. Both she and the ladder tipped backward.Brian instinctively tried to dodge, but the ladder came crashing down squar
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Since when did Ariana need someone with gastritis to teach her how to eat?"At night, you can eat less, but you can't skip it entirely. Two meals a day is unhealthy. From now on, whenever I have dinner, you should too," Brian said."Brian, I'm really not used to eating dinner. You're making things difficult," Ariana retorted.He coolly answered, "If you eat dinner every night on schedule, I'll pay you one million dollars a day."Ariana almost thought she misheard him. A million a day? Was he out of his mind?Brian noticed her skeptical look and frowned. "Is that not enough?""How about two million?" Ariana asked, testing the water.She looked up to gauge his reaction. She could tell it was too much."Alright, one million it is," she conceded."Skip dinner even once, and I'll deduct two million. If you eat properly every night for a month, you'll have a guaranteed 30 million."With that, Brian started eating. He preferred mild flavors, and he was extremely picky about food. Ve
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Hearing Emily's words, Brian was momentarily stunned.Had something like that really happened before?He had no memory of it, because in those days he barely paid attention to Ariana or anything she did for him.Hearing this now, Brian found it hard to believe. Had he really been so mean to Ariana in the past and done something so unreasonable?"Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey has every right to be upset with you."No one liked having their efforts dismissed, and Ariana was no exception. Emily had noticed her habit of skipping dinner, but Brian, her own fiancé, hadn't.Brian frowned. He lost his appetite.Seeing Brian get up, Emily was about to follow him. But he said, "Postpone tonight's work. You can leave now.""Yes, Mr. Lodge," Emily replied.Brian went upstairs. Ariana was still in that room, casually telling the workers what to do.At some point, she had even donned a cap and was helping out in person. She looked nothing like a pampered socialite, showing none of that usual reser
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"Yes, Mr. Lodge."Emily quickly left to get the exhaust fans.Downstairs, Brian wore a simple white robe and went to check the fridge. There were indeed a few simple dishes waiting, but he could tell at once that Ariana hadn't prepared them.He remembered how Ariana used to make all kinds of creative dishes for him when she stayed at the Lodge residence. She was worried he might lose his appetite.Back then, he would decide whether to eat or not depending on his mood. But now, he had to beg Ariana to cook, and she still refused.He had no desire to eat anymore, so he slammed the fridge door shut.Seeing this, Emily asked, "Mr. Lodge, are these dishes not to your liking?""What do you think?"He clearly looked displeased.Emily was puzzled. It shouldn't be. Brian had always liked Martha's cooking. Why didn't he like it now?"Mr. Lodge, should I order takeout for you?""No need."Brian frowned. "Has Ariana eaten anything tonight?""I believe not.""Tell her to come down and
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Evelyn couldn't just sit and do nothing.She couldn't just watch Ariana seize Brian from her.With that in mind, Evelyn quickly took out her phone and dialed a familiar number."Hello, I want you to come back to the country. I need you to help me with something!"In the evening, Brian returned to the Lodge residence.He found only one lamp switched on in the living room, and the sound of moving furniture was coming from upstairs.Frowning, he asked, "They're still not done?"Emily answered, "Ms. Torrey is quite particular. She's already sent back three batches of furniture this afternoon.""Where is she now?"Emily said uneasily, "She's... probably in there giving instructions.""Giving instructions? What exactly is she instructing?"Brian's face darkened as he headed upstairs, wanting to see what Ariana was playing at.The moment he got to the second floor, a cloud of white dust blew right into him.The worker immediately apologized. "Mr. Lodge, I'm so sorry. Ms. Torrey w
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Might not be true?Evelyn had heard it clearly.Brian had forced a kiss on Ariana, and the Lodge residence was being revamped for her.Thinking of this, Evelyn headed straight to Brian's office.When she reached the door, Emily stepped forward to stop her. "Ms. Granger, Mr. Lodge is in a meeting. He can't see anyone right..."Before Emily could finish, Evelyn pushed the door open.Inside, Brian was wearing a headset and speaking to an international firm via video call. He shot Evelyn a frown for barging in.He swiftly ended the call with a few short words."Eve, I'm working."Evelyn would never have been this impulsive before.Brian put down his headset and looked at her.Evelyn lowered her head and said, "I... I didn't mean to interrupt you.""What's the matter?" Brian asked."I came to pick you up from work," Evelyn replied, forcing a smile that looked incredibly stiff.Brian didn't seem to notice anything unusual about Evelyn's mood. "I've got something going on tonigh
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Brian thought Ariana was hinting at something. He said, "We're engaged. It's perfectly normal for us to share a room. My bed is big enough for three, so if you want...""Mr. Lodge, if you're trying to take responsibility for what happened earlier, there's really no need. I understand you acted on impulse because you were angry. It was just a kiss. I don't care at all."Hearing Ariana's words, Brian thought he must have misheard. "You... You said you don't care at all?""Of course. It's the 21st century. A kiss isn't a big deal. I'm not going to lose sleep over it."Brian was momentarily speechless. Ariana's words made him so angry that he just laughed.So, he was the only one who still cared about it?"You're right. I thought you cared about your chastity more than anything. Looks like I was wrong. Forget what I said before."Brian felt something tighten in his chest. He went upstairs, then stopped halfway, remembering he had come back specifically to talk about their relationsh
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At that moment, Brian's voice came from behind Ariana. "Alright. I agree."Hearing this, Ariana turned around. She hadn't expected him to come back at this moment.She turned too fast and bumped into his chest, banging her nose against the badge on his suit. She stepped back, rubbing her nose. "Mr. Lodge, did you really agree to all that?"From what she remembered, he was never so easy to deal with.Brian said calmly, "What's wrong? Now that I've agreed, you're not happy about it?""If you're on board, of course I'm happy."With that, Ariana acted as though she was afraid he might change his mind. She said to Emily, "You heard it, Ms. Weston. Mr. Lodge is fine with everything. I'll leave the arrangements to you.""Yes, Ms. Torrey."Emily hurried off to prepare Ariana's new room.Ariana looked at Brian. "Mr. Lodge, if there's nothing else, I'd like to go get some rest.""Hold on." Brian suddenly grabbed her arm.Ariana frowned and glanced at his hand, wishing she could slice
