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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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"Holy crap, are you serious?" Selena stared at Ariana in disbelief.How much courage did it take for Ariana to dress like that for school?"Ari, I swear, if you weren't Brian's fiancée, the security guard would've stopped you at the gate!""Really? I think it's fine." Ariana glanced at herself in the mirror.Selena couldn't help but exclaim, "You look like… one of those delinquents in TV dramas—the ones going through their rebellious phase and heading straight to juvenile detention.""Don't worry about it. This is the only way I can think of to make Brian hate me.""And? Does he hate you now?""Kind of…" Thinking back to Brian's reaction earlier that morning, Ariana felt it wasn't quite there yet.She had already tried many tricks, but Brian remained indifferent toward her. He did not quite hate her, but neither did he like her too.Ariana hesitated. "Why can't he just hate me? He used to hate me with a passion.""That's because you used to follow him around like a shadow. Th
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It wasn't an overstatement to describe Brennan's looks as dashing and breathtaking.However, for Ariana, handsome looks meant nothing. Nothing could rein her in like a single word from William.At that moment, Brennan stood frozen in place and removed his sunglasses. His phone vibrated again with an incoming call from Evelyn."Have you arrived?""I'm downstairs at Block A," Brennan replied.It wasn't long before Evelyn walked out of the building."Was that Ariana just now?" Brennan had met Ariana before. In their social circle, most people with similar family backgrounds had grown up together. The Lowells and the Torreys were on par back then, so Brennan and Ariana had played together as kids.But Brennan hadn't seen Ariana again since he became a child star. He bet she probably didn't remember him either."Yes, that was her."Evelyn's face darkened slightly as she mentioned Ariana. "She's been toying with me like I'm a fool. Brennan, I know you've always taken my side sin
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"What are you thinking about?" William suddenly tapped Ariana on the head with the book in his hand.In an instant, Ariana snapped out of her thoughts about her past life."Why did you hit me?" Ariana rubbed her forehead.William replied, "That's because I have something to talk to you about."He pushed a document in his hand toward Ariana and said, "Take a look for yourself."Ariana checked the document and saw that it was an approval letter for land development in the South Gleaston suburbs.Seeing this, Ariana immediately exclaimed, "Yes!"William frowned at her reaction and asked, "It's just an approval letter. Why are you so excited?""You don't understand. I'm about to make a fortune."Seeing Ariana's confident expression, William scoffed. "You think you're getting rich from an approval letter? At most, you'll get some government subsidies. That's not much money. Besides, the South Gleaston suburbs are just barren land. You won't make much profit even with this approval.
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Ariana refrained from calling William insane. She turned to leave William's office without saying anything more.Time flew by quickly at Glea College, and before they knew it, night had fallen. Ariana and Selena walked out of the academic building.They didn't have any classes in the afternoon, but Ariana hung around because she wanted to spend more time in the school library.Selena had never seen Ariana study so diligently before. Ever since Ariana jumped into the pool at that engagement party, she seemed to have come to her senses.Not only did she stop chasing after Brian, but she also suddenly seemed to develop a real passion for studying.Selena said, "Ari, you don't really need to study so hard. You're set for life with your family wealth.""That's not the point," Ariana replied. "Money comes and goes. What's yours today might not be tomorrow. But knowledge stays with you forever. No one can take it away."As she spoke, Ariana glanced at her watch. "It's about time.""Wh
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This almost felt like a standard operating procedure.After a few rounds of drinks, Isaac patted Brian on the shoulder and said, "I'm heading to the restroom. Be right back!"Isaac, slightly tipsy, wandered off, while Brian said nothing.Nearby, a clueless woman leaned in close. "Mr. Lodge…"The seductive look on her face instantly froze under Brian's sharp glance. She dared not come any closer."Sir… I can't drink…"Not far away, a woman's distressed voice caught Brian's attention.He turned to see one of the businessmen, Liam Dalton, wrapping his arm tightly around a woman and forcing her to drink. The liquor spilled down the woman's smooth neck, soaking through the thin fabric of her clothing. Her chest was nearly exposed.It wasn't until then Brian recognized that woman. It was Fiona.Seeing Fiona flustered and helpless, Brian stepped forward and grabbed Liam's hand.Liam, mistakenly thinking that Brian was interested in Fiona, immediately tried to please him by releasing
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Brian's gaze turned icy when he saw Ariana's hand resting on the male escort's shoulder. His eyes sent chills down her spine.The male escort, intimidated by Brian's cold glare, leaned closer to Ariana and asked nervously, "Babe, who is that?""Don't you know who he is?" Ariana raised an eyebrow and replied casually, "He's Brian Lodge, the CEO of Lodge Group and my fiancé."The male escort froze upon realizing the man in front of him was Brian Lodge.The other male escorts in the private room immediately sensed trouble—they had been trying to entertain Brian Lodge's fiancée!Ariana, unfazed, said nonchalantly to the escorts, "Be good. Leave now while you still can."The male escorts stood rooted in place, too stunned to process her words.The next second, Brian barked at them with great restraint, "Get out!"Hearing that, the male escorts scrambled for the door and fled in a panic.Selena, worried that Brian might actually lose his temper, wanted to say something in defense of
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Ariana's fingers came in contact with Brian's muscles which were almost burning to the touch.She immediately tried to pull her hand back, but Brian didn't give her the chance. Instead, he tightened his grip even more."Answer me."Brian propped one hand on the couch, his entire body mere inches from Ariana."Whose abs are better to the touch? Theirs, or mine?"Ariana's hand was soft and delicate in his grasp as if it might snap if he applied a little more force.Perhaps it was the alcohol, but a sudden urge surged through Brian—an urge to pin Ariana beneath him and make her beg for mercy. He wanted to see the feisty, sharp-tongued woman—who had repeatedly provoked him—lying under him, eyes red, crying, and pleading.The thought sent a rush of heat through Brian's body.Feeling the heat radiating from his body, Ariana immediately yanked her hand back. Her face darkened as she raised her hand and slapped Brian hard."You pervert!"The slap wasn't particularly forceful, but i
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The guests present all took in the scene before them. It was well known that Brian had always despised Ariana, but this time, he appeared visibly anxious about her in front of everyone.Ariana seemed unsurprised by the reactions of the guests around them. She withdrew her hand and said, "Thank you for your help, Mr. Lodge."Brian quickly realized that Ariana had just used him.Due to Lodge Co.'s stance toward Torrey Co., many had assumed that there was tension between the Lodges and Torreys. As a result, few corporate partners had been willing to initiate business dealings with the Torreys.Now that they have seen Brian and Ariana on better terms, many would likely approach the Torrey family."Ariana, did you just exploit me?" Brian had never realized just how cunning Ariana could be. He had always assumed she was clueless, but it was clear that he was the foolish one now."Didn't you say it yourself, Mr. Lodge? Mutual exploitation isn't a bad thing for either of us." Ariana shru
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Ariana didn't refuse. After all, spending more time with Brian in public would be beneficial for the Torrey family."Mr. Lodge, I never expected that just one word from Mrs. Lodge Senior would be enough for you to put your pride aside and come see me," Ariana remarked.Her words dripped with mockery, and there were even some traces of disdain toward Brian. It was the same attitude that he'd used to have toward her.Alas, their roles were reversed."Ariana, do you really think it's a good thing that Grandma has taken an interest in you?" Brian asked.Belinda's intentions were clear to anyone with a sharp eye, and Brian knew that Ariana could tell as well.His eyes roamed over Ariana. Tonight, she was meticulously and elegantly styled in a long, gold-embellished gown. She was the very image of grandeur.When he looked at Ariana from the side, he frowned. Her appearance at the moment overlapped with the image of Susan in his mind.Suddenly, Brian halted in his tracks and firmly
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Hushed whispers filled the surrounding area. Everyone wanted to know why Ariana had been invited to the Lodge family's gala.Inside the Royal Hotel, Emily knocked on the door of the second-floor break room. "Mr. Lodge, all the guests have arrived. We should head down now.""Got it," Brian replied and rubbed the bridge of his nose. The moment he closed his eyes, he could hear Ariana's words from the day before echoing in his mind.If it weren't for Belinda's insistence on hosting this gala, he wouldn't have wanted to see Ariana at all.…Meanwhile, downstairs in the banquet hall, all eyes were on Ariana the moment she appeared.It wasn't because of how extravagantly she was dressed, but rather the fact that she was now the sole heir of the Torrey family. Whoever married Ariana would stand to inherit everything she owned.If anything were to happen to Ariana, all of the Torrey family's assets would go to her husband, so every man in attendance had their eyes locked on her."Arian
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Brian knew exactly what Belinda's words meant. In the past, his engagement with Ariana had been purely due to her suitable family background. But now, marrying her would mean gaining control over the entire Torrey family. At that moment, the things that Ariana said to him earlier today played back in his mind. His sense of pride flared once again. "Grandma, you don't need to concern yourself with this matter. We have already annulled our engagement, and there is no way I'll propose to her again." With that, he turned around and headed upstairs. Belinda was well aware of Brian's character. Her expression darkened. Since he was unwilling to let go of his pride, then she would make the necessary arrangements for him.The next day, the news of Gwen's imprisonment and Igor's expulsion from the Torrey family spread like wildfire within the high society. As the sole heir of the family, Ariana successfully assumed full control of the Torrey family. As the turmoil at school also began
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"Ms. Piper, please follow me.""No! Mr. Lodge, I know you're a kind man. For old time's sake, please save Aunt Gwen!""I believe I already told you not to show up at my home again."Brian's eyes were cold. A single glance was enough to send a chill down Fiona's spine.Evelyn had already spoken to him a few days ago, informing him about the rumors circulating at school about him and Fiona. He was no stranger to the games women played, but he was simply too lazy to deal with it. After all, Fiona had nothing to do with him. Anyone in the right mind would recognize the vast gap in their social standing, and there was no chance they would be together. Those rumors were merely stories that Fiona had fabricated. He absolutely despised scheming women like her. Fiona still didn't know that Brian was already aware of her deeds. She cried, "But Aunt Gwen's imprisonment is also related to the Torrey family. Are you really not going to do anything about it?"Ms. Weston, what did I say earl
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"Then let me make it clear to you, you aren't the heir of the Torrey family, and you aren't my father's son. From a legal standpoint, you and your mother have nothing to do with our family. You'd better accept the fact, Mr. Igor."Ariana's voice was full of mockery. In her past life, she had foolishly handed over the company Carson left behind to Gwen and Igor. But in the end, the company went bankrupt in less than three years. Worse yet, Gwen had even fled with Igor and John.This time, she swore she would never give Gwen and Igor the slightest chance to entangle themselves with Torrey Co. "Take him away." Ariana's voice was cold.The bodyguard swiftly grabbed Igor and dragged him toward the front gate. Still wearing his slippers, Igor was ruthlessly dragged out of the Torrey residence, unable to resist."Pack up all of Igor and Gwen's things and toss them out.""Yes, Ms. Torrey."To prevent Igor from making a fuss, Ariana deliberately stationed him at the security post by the e
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It was already evening, and Igor had been waiting at home for Arian's call, but it never came. It wasn't until he saw a car from Torrey Co. pull up outside the gate that he immediately rushed out. The moment he saw Ariana get out of the car, he immediately snapped, "Why didn't you answer my call? Do you even know what has happened at home? Hurry up and come with me to the police station to bail my mom out!" Igor spoke in a commanding tone as he grabbed Ariana's hand and dragged her in the direction of the police station. But to his surprise, she pushed him away. Caught off guard by her move, Igor stared at her in disbelief. He sneered, "Ariana! Have you lost your mind? How dare you push me?" Igor had always had his way and never expected that Ariana would dare push him away.Just as he was about to grab Ariana again, Miranda stepped forward. With a simple move, she easily restrained Igor, rendering him unable to resist. "Ms. Ziegler! Have you lost your mind too? How dare you
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Looking over the money and goods in his possession, Jeremy nodded in satisfaction. He left the Torrey residence with his group of lackeys.Gwen's legs finally gave out and she collapsed onto the floor. She had only borrowed money from the loan sharks just once. She couldn't believe that it would lead her to become completely penniless.Meanwhile, Ariana, who was still at the office, received a call from Jeremy."Ms. Torrey, it has been done. All that's left is to wait for the goods to be exchanged into cash.""I understand. Thank you for your hard work.""You're welcome. We were just following Mr. Smith's orders."Ariana smiled lightly. It was indeed all thanks to Victor's efforts. Without Victor's help, she wouldn't have been able to reclaim all of Gwen's and Igor's wealth and assets so easily. This was the wealth and assets that rightfully belonged to her father.Ariana lifted her head to look at Miranda after she disconnected the call. "It's done. Start the next phase," she s
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"Ms. Lambert, this is all so sudden. Did something happen?" Ariana asked.No matter how terrible the circumstance she was in, Gwen would never tell Ariana that she had borrowed money from loan sharks. It was part of the Torreys' principles to never come into contact with them.If word about this got out, Gwen would never be able to live it down. Ariana might even use it against her to kick her out of the family.Ariana knew from the beginning that Gwen would never come clean to her about the loan sharks. She just smiled and said, "I'll send a contract to you. Once you put your signature on it, the contract will immediately go into effect. I'll have someone in the finance department transfer the money to you. "However, Ms. Lambert, please be informed this also means that you and Igor will give up the right to all of the inheritance my father left behind."Being face to face with the terrifying loan sharks, Gwen couldn't even spare a moment to think about the consequences of signin
