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Thinking of this, Fiona couldn't help but quietly resent Ariana.Ariana could have stayed as Brian's fiancée, but she'd insisted on breaking off the engagement. Because of that, Fiona couldn't even hold her head up at college.Just then, the head of the faculty walked into the classroom, looking around for someone.When he saw Fiona, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Fiona, come out quickly. Someone is looking for you.""Who's looking for me?" Fiona asked nervously.She was afraid it was her parents from the countryside. If so, her classmates would laugh at her."It's someone from the Lodge family. Hurry up, don't keep them waiting."Hearing it was someone from the Lodge family, Fiona's eyes lit up.Her classmates looked at each other, totally confused. They didn't understand what was going on.Ariana had already been rejected by the Lodge family, so why would they reach out to a distant relative of the Torrey family?At that moment, a single thought occurred to every
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"Yes, that's her," Ariana said.Fiona's figure was easy to recognize. The photo was a close-up that made her features very clear.Selena said angrily, "I knew she wasn't trustworthy. She's actually trying to take your former position!""What position?" Ariana asked.She looked at Selena, puzzled. She had no idea what Selena meant."She wants to replace you and become Brian's fiancée! Look! The group chat says Fiona was picked up by the Lodge family's driver before class today! They even have photos to prove it!" Selena said.Ariana was interested now. She took Selena's phone and saw that everyone was discussing Fiona's connection to Brian.Selena added, "Logically, you've already ended your engagement with Brian. Fiona is just some distant relative of yours. Why would the Lodge family pick her up? Now everyone's saying Brian and Fiona have something going on. They think that's why Brian canceled his engagement with you. It's infuriating! This is ruining your reputation!""Ruini
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Selena gave Ariana a desperate look.Ariana gestured for Selena to escape quickly.Earlier, Selena had spread rumors that Brian was impotent. Because of that, her family had already become his target.Selena's parents had told her more than once not to provoke Brian. So, she quickly came up with an excuse to leave. "I have something to take care of at home. Mr. Lodge, I'll leave you to talk with Ari."With that, she dashed off.After Selena left, the room was even quieter.Ariana looked at Brian as though nothing mattered. "Mr. Lodge, did you need something?"Brian walked closer to Ariana. "I had no idea you cared about me so much."Ariana froze. When had she ever cared about him? Did anything she said to Selena just now sound like she cared? She was only worried about herself."What... do you want?"Ariana became more cautious. She was afraid Brian would have other ideas.Brian and Evelyn were like time bombs to her. She would rather keep her distance from Brian forever, bu
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"Do you think everyone is as bored as you are?" Ariana shot back at Brian without holding back.He must be out of his mind. She only wished her injury would heal faster so she could take Glea College's graduation exam.With that thought, Ariana pulled her hand back and said, "My hand is perfectly fine. In another month, I can start rehab, so I won't trouble you.""But I heard you went to the library to study for the graduation exam.""Brian, did you send people to follow me?"Ariana never thought Brian would go that far.Brian looked as calm as ever. "You're overthinking. I don't need to follow you. Someone just tells me your schedule."By then, Ariana understood. It seemed the dean of Glea College was trying to use her to please Brian and fulfill the college's KPI for next year.Fine. So, that was how it was going to be?Ariana said, "I was just bored, so I went to the library. You're overthinking, Mr. Lodge. It's just a graduation exam. I'm not worried about it.""Really?"
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After all, Gleaston was Brian's territory. Most people who came here would show him respect.Emily didn't believe a young woman from overseas would dare refuse an invitation from Brian.Brian simply replied coldly, "She's not worth it.""Yes, Mr. Lodge."As they were leaving, Brian said to Emily, "Keep an eye on Ariana. Don't let her run around.""Yes."Meanwhile, Ariana looked out the window from her room. She saw that Brian had already placed people around the apartment.The Lodge family's bodyguards were easy to recognize with their matching uniforms. They were taking turns stationed at the entrance. Was Brian trying to control her movements?Ariana frowned. Wasn't he going too far? They had already broken up, but he still acted like he owned her.Ariana was upset, but there was nothing she could do. He held all the power in this city, and even the smallest move from him could make everyone tremble.She must have been out of her mind in her previous life, thinking she coul
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Out of everyone, Ariana was the most pathetic.She had no time to wonder about other people's futures.Her plan was to stay far from Brian, stick with Victor, join forces with William, and avoid provoking Brennan. That way, she might avoid a terrible end.The more she thought, the more sense it made. She felt at ease, staying home to recover.By evening, when Brian returned home, Fiona was waiting for him in a white dress. She had even prepared slippers and tried to help him take off his coat."Mr. Lodge, let me do it."Brian gave Fiona only a faint glance. He had no intention of letting her help.Fiona slowly lowered her hand, which hung there awkwardly."Martha," Brian called out.No one answered when Brian called.Fiona stepped forward and said, "Mr. Lodge, do you need something done? Just tell me."She looked at him expectantly. Today, she wore the dress Gwen picked out, in a style Evelyn liked. Evelyn even had one just like it.Seeing Fiona hovering around him, Brian f
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Hearing what Brian said, Fiona immediately stood up and explained anxiously, "Mr. Lodge, it's not like that. My aunt isn't that kind of person. It was my idea to repay you. It has nothing to do with her."Her eyes looked sincere.Belinda saw that Brian had frightened Fiona. She took Fiona by her side and said, "Alright, alright. Why be so harsh? I think Fiona has a good personality. I like her. I'll keep her here to take care of me. Since Ariana has already moved out, I'm coming back to live here. If you don't want Fiona looking after you, then let her look after me. It's still a way of repaying you."Everything Belinda said showed how fond she was of Fiona.Fiona seized the opportunity before Brian could speak. "Mrs. Lodge Senior, if you don't mind, I'd be happy to take care of you.""Great. I'll keep you here."Belinda patted the back of Fiona's hand.Since Belinda had already made things clear, Brian couldn't very well say otherwise.As Brian was about to go upstairs, Fiona
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Ariana had written down the recipes to make sure she wouldn't forget them.But a few days ago, she threw them away, and Gwen picked them up."How is it? Is it tasty?"Fiona was confident in her cooking. She believed it wouldn't be worse than Ariana's.She thought she had Brian's tastes covered. But he put down his fork and said coldly, "Take your food and get out."Fiona froze. "Mr. Lodge, is it not good?"Impossible. These were Ariana's original recipes. There couldn't be anything wrong.She had even copied Ariana's plating. How could this be? Did Ariana have some kind of secret recipe?"Didn't you hear me?" Brian's gaze grew colder.Fiona felt uneasy under his stare. "M-Mr. Lodge...""You're imitating someone else, huh? What do you want?""I... I...""You want to act like Ariana while you're pretending to be Evelyn, so you can please me? Or do you want more than that?""No... No..."He saw right through Fiona, and she looked more and more distressed."Leave!"Brian's
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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
