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How could someone of such status eat like this every day?Noticing Ariana's gaze, Victor glanced up and met her eyes briefly. Ariana instinctively averted her gaze, but her attention soon shifted to the bread in Hunter's hand.Hunter ate the bread as if it were the most exquisite delicacy. Though it was just ordinary bread.Realizing her stare, Hunter hesitated before asking, "Would you like some bread, Ms. Torrey?""...Can I?" Ariana asked cautiously."...Of course."Hunter retrieved a slice of bread from the kitchen and placed it before her.Ariana added some of the vegetables to the slice of bread and took a bite. But it was just ordinary bread and vegetables."If you're not used to it, don't force yourself," Victor said without looking up.Ariana glanced at the bread and then huffed at Victor. "Who says I'm not used to it? Eating something like this once in a while is quite enjoyable."She took another bite defiantly.Seeing her stubbornness, Victor lowered his head, a f
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Ariana met Victor's gaze and froze."Where are you going?" Victor's tone was calm.Ariana explained, "Brian is looking for me. I have to go back right now."Victor asked, "What about your handwriting practice? Are you still planning to continue it?""...Yes, but..." Ariana began."Practice isn't something you can do on and off. Will you keep running back if Brian calls you every day?" Victor cut her off.Victor's stern words left Ariana speechless.His tone turned harsher. "If you want to leave, go ahead. But if you do, don't ever return and expect me to help you practice your handwriting anymore."Ariana knew he was serious. She had struggled so much just to write a paper with her left hand yesterday. There was no way she would let all her efforts go to waste now.Hearing the commotion upstairs, Simon came over. Noticing the tense silence between the two, he hesitated before asking, "What's going on here?""I... I want to go back for a bit, but Mr. Smith won't let me," Arian
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Hunter silently left Ariana's room without saying another word.Ariana glanced at Victor, who was still standing in place, and said hesitantly, "Then… should I go to the study and practice my handwriting?""Do as you please," Victor replied while turning and leaving the room, without sparing her a glance.Ariana hadn't planned on going back to face Brian's interrogation. With Simon's earlier suggestion, she felt justified in staying at the Smith residence.Unlike the previous night, Victor showed no interest in her at all. The entire afternoon, he was engrossed in reading. By the time Ariana's wrist began to ache from practicing her handwriting, Victor still hadn't said a single word to her.Finally, Ariana spoke up. "Mr. Smith, how's my handwriting looking?"She handed the A4 paper in her hand to Victor. Vitor glanced at it briefly before saying coldly, "Keep writing.""What else should I write?""Obscure words."Victor somehow produced a printed list of one hundred rare and
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Victor didn't even look up as he said flatly, "Go ahead." Hearing that he wasn't stopping her, Ariana finally breathed a sigh of relief.Simon helped her up as they left. Since the height of the sofa and coffee table in the study was almost the same, Ariana had been sitting on the floor practicing her handwriting. Now, she struggled a little trying to get up.After Ariana and Simon left, Victor walked over to the coffee table and picked up the sheet of paper Ariana had been practicing on. The handwriting, as expected, wasn't particularly appealing.But the error rate? Zero.A faint smile appeared on Victor's face. Turning toward the door, he called out, "Hunter.""Yes, Mr. Smith?""Go buy a comfortable office chair and a proper desk.""But, I thought you've always said you don't like office furniture," Hunter replied hesitantly. Hearing his own question, Hunter quickly realized that the desk wasn't for Victor but for Ariana. Without another word, he promptly left to carry ou
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Seeing Ariana nearly suffocating before him, Brian abruptly withdrew his hand. He hadn't meant to hurt her—his anger had gotten the best of him despite his efforts to restrain himself.Ariana clutched her throat, coughing repeatedly. Brian frowned and muttered, "I didn't mean to…""Enough!"Ariana cut him off, refusing to hear any apologies. She owed him nothing. If it weren't for him constantly using her father's company as leverage, she wouldn't have to put on this facade in front of him every day."Mr. Lodge, can you leave now?" Ariana asked, her tone cold and distant. Brian's face darkened. "You didn't come home all day. I was worried about you!""You were worried about me? Well, then I should thank you for your concern, Mr. Lodge." Ariana retorted with a cold laugh.Seeing the disdain in her eyes, Brian finally lost his composure. He stepped closer to her, his voice filled with frustration. "What did I do to you? Why do you look so irritated every time you see me? Ariana
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Ariana had no idea why Brian had suddenly lost his mind. She walked over to the table, picked up a pair of scissors, and pressed them against her neck.This act immediately sobered Brian, who had been consumed by anger just moments earlier. His face darkened as he asked, "Do you really hate the idea of being my woman that much?" "Yes," Ariana replied coldly. "If you dare touch me, I'd rather die." Her words hit him like a punch to the chest. Ariana kept her eyes fixed on him. If he stepped even one step closer, she was ready to press the blade deeper.Seeing beads of blood forming on her neck, Brian finally relented. He stopped in his tracks and said in an icy tone, "Fine, Ariana. From this moment on, you and I are strangers. We'll go our separate ways, never to cross paths again." With that, he turned and left her apartment.Only when the sound of his footsteps faded completely did Ariana let go of the scissors. She collapsed onto the floor, utterly drained."He's insane. Br
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Back when Ariana first enrolled at Glea College, Gwen had objected to her buying a property nearby, so she had always lived on campus. But given her current situation, staying in the dorms was no longer feasible. Even climbing stairs had become a challenge."You'll just have to put up with this place for a few days. Leave the housing problem to Victor," Simon said."That won't be necessary," Ariana replied. "I can't trouble Mr. Smith with finding a place for me to live." "How could it not be his problem? Think about it—he's partly to blame for you being in this place. He owes you at least some compensation, doesn't he? Otherwise, it's just not fair…" Before he could finish, Simon suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. Turning around, he saw Victor standing silently behind him.By now, the commotion had drawn a crowd of residents from the neighborhood. Victor's limited-edition Maybach, parked conspicuously outside the run-down complex, became the center of everyone's attention
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Fiona returned to campus."Fifi, are you really moving into the Lodge residence?""You're not joking, right? That's the Lodge family we're talking about!"In less than three days, Fiona had become the center of attention in her class. A few days ago, a car from the Lodge family had come to pick her up, creating a massive stir throughout the school.But Fiona had yet to confirm or deny anything, keeping everyone in suspense. Blushing slightly, Fiona said, "Please, stop asking me. I promised Mrs. Lodge Senior that I wouldn't talk about it." The moment Fiona mentioned "Mrs. Lodge Senior, her classmates' eyes lit up with excitement."Mrs. Lodge Senior? You mean Brian Lodge's grandmother?" "Oh my god, Fiona. Are you going to become the future Mrs. Lodge?" In their class, no one had ever had the chance to be associated with someone as powerful as Brian.Fiona's cheeks flushed even more, "Please, don't ask anymore. I… I really can't say anything." Her reaction only solidified
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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
