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"I was the one who called the police."The officer raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. "You called the police. So, you're reporting yourself?" "This old woman falsely accused me of prostitution, barged into my rented apartment, rummaged through my belongings, and is now trying to forcefully evict me. We have a signed lease agreement—what she's doing is clearly illegal. I'm calling the police simply to protect my legal rights."Ariana's words were clear, logical, and firm.But Chloe scoffed. "This woman is renting my apartment! Of course, I can't let my property become a brothel! Am I wrong to kick her out? Officer, you tell me—am I wrong?"Hearing the landlady's argument, the officer hesitated slightly. Neighborhood disputes were the worst—no matter what, someone was going to be unhappy."Is it true that you're engaging in prostitution?" he asked, turning to Ariana."It's not true.""She's lying! I saw her with multiple men today! And it's not just me—half the neighborhood saw i
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The police chief was out of breath as he spoke, struggling to steady himself.The officer, seeing who had arrived, stiffened immediately, "C-Chief?" "Are you deaf? Take those cuffs off her right now!""What a well-trained team you've got, Chief. I call the police, and your men try to arrest me instead. Am I supposed to find this funny?" Ariana said seriously.Hearing the clear displeasure in her tone, the chief broke out in a cold sweat. "Y-Yes! Yes! This was my failure in training them properly. Ms. Torrey, I deeply apologize for the mistake!"The officers were dumbfounded. Their usually strict and authoritative chief was suddenly bending over backward for this woman?One of them hesitated before asking, "Sir… Who is she?""She's Ms. Torrey! Who gave you the guts to arrest her? Do you have a death wish? Because If you do—I sure as hell don't! Let her go, right now!"Ariana arched an eyebrow. "Oh, Chief, no need to be so worked up. I did try explaining myself earlier, but it seems
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After a long moment of silence, someone in the crowd finally spoke up."It… It wasn't me! I just heard it from someone else!""Me neither! I don't know who started it, but that's just what everyone was saying!""Yeah! Who would've thought she's actually the Torrey family's heiress? The person who spread these rumors is truly despicable!"…The neighbors all tried to shift the blame, none of them willing to admit their part in spreading the rumors."Ms. Torrey, please rest assured– I will personally handle this matter. Within three days—no, within two days, I will give you a satisfactory answer!" The chief spoke with absolute certainty. But at that moment, Ariana's gaze locked onto Fiona.Fiona's entire body stiffened as Ariana stared at her."No need. I already know who spread the rumors," Ariana said coldly.Fiona's heart pounded in her chest."Who? Just tell me, and I'll have them arrested immediately!" The gathered neighbors perked up, eager to know the culprit's ident
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Chloe had once liked Fiona, but now she had completely lost all patience with her. After watching the elevator doors close, Fiona bit her lip in frustration.Ariana had already broken off her engagement to Brian—so why were so many people still willing to protect her? This wasn't fair! Not fair at all!The next morning, news that Ariana was a Torrey family heiress had already spread throughout the entire complex. It became the number one topic of gossip.A real heiress living in their tiny, run-down community was practically unheard of, so residents made it their new hobby to observe her movements and see what a rich heiress looked like.When Ariana stepped out that morning, she was immediately the center of attention, with countless eyes following her every move.Unable to tolerate it any longer, she called William. "What you said yesterday about finding me a new place… Were you serious?" "Why would I lie to you? The place is ready. I was just about to call you.""Perfect. I want t
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"You little witch! Get out here!" Chloe stormed down the hallway, cursing under her breath as she reached Fiona's door.Hearing the commotion, Fiona's face paled the moment she saw the furious woman outside her room. "Mrs. Knox, you can't just barge into my room! You… Ah!" Before Fiona could finish her sentence, Chloe slapped her across the face."How dare you hit me?"Fiona's expression darkened. Ever since she had started gaining favor at school, she had been basking in the admiration of her classmates. This was the first time she had ever been slapped, and she was beyond furious."And why the hell shouldn't I? Do you even realize the mess you got me into?! You knew your cousin was some rich heiress, but you still went around spreading rumors about her, making me offend her in the process! You little snake! How could you be so vicious?"The accusation made Fiona's expression shift. She clenched her fists and snapped, "Who can prove it was me? You have no right to pin this on me!
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When Fiona heard that, she clearly became anxious.She felt like she was stuck in a tough spot.If the Lodge family went back on their word and wouldn't let her live there, where would she go next?"Ms. Piper, please don't worry," Francine said. "I'll ask Mrs. Lodge Senior what she thinks."Francine looked as though she was trying to calm Fiona, but her gaze fell on Belinda, who was sitting on the couch.Belinda shook her head at Francine.Francine quickly came up with an excuse. She said to Fiona on the phone, "Ms. Piper, it's not that Mrs. Lodge Senior doesn't want you to come, but Mr. Lodge is really against having extra people at the house. Last night, Mrs. Lodge Senior even scolded him, but he's being firm. They're at a standstill right now, and it's difficult.""But I...""Ms. Piper, don't worry. If I remember correctly, your lease runs till the end of this month, right? Your place is close to the university anyway, so just stay there a bit longer. You'll have to make a f
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Fiona's classmates paused in surprise, thinking they might be mistaken.They had assumed Fiona, who was supposed to be at the Lodge residence, couldn't possibly be here.She looked like she'd been kicked out.Fiona wanted to avoid their eyes, but they had already spotted her.One classmate asked doubtfully, "Fiona, is that you? What are you doing here?""Yeah, Fiona, weren't you supposed to go to the Lodge residence? Why are you here by yourself?"It was getting late, and the sky was growing dark.It was unsafe for a woman to sit on the roadside alone, and she also had so much luggage.Earlier today, Fiona had bragged to them about moving in with the Lodges. They even thought of visiting her there, yet now they found her on this dusty street."I..."Fiona felt awkward. "I got... I got kicked out."She spoke vaguely. She didn't say who actually kicked her out.But when they thought about Fiona and Brian possibly having something going on, they quickly pinned the blame on Ari
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Fiona glanced back at her pile of luggage.One of them asked, "That junk isn't all yours, right?"Fiona's belongings weren't dirty, but they looked like cheap market items.Her classmates were either from newly wealthy families or established ones. They might not be true high society, but they only used top brands. Just their bedding and clothes cost six figures.When Fiona heard them call her things junk, she immediately thought of leaving it all behind.She couldn't help saying, "I don't know whose things these are. I just don't have anywhere else to go, so I'm helping out by watching them.""You're so nice, but I think that stuff was probably tossed. It's just junk."Things like suitcases that cost a few dozen dollars and all sorts of woven bags obviously belonged to someone from the countryside.This was a busy district where it was rare to find anyone struggling financially.They assumed it was just someone's trash."Alright, enough about that. Let's head back to campus.
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"What? This..." The principal looked troubled. This had never happened before!Brian's voice dropped. "Is there a problem?""No… Of course not." How could the principal dare to say otherwise? He wouldn't risk offending the college's financial backer.Since Brian had spoken, the principal had no choice but to quietly instruct the invigilator to escort Ariana to a separate exam room.Ariana frowned. What nonsense was this?When they reached the adjacent exam room, the invigilator gestured for Ariana to sit.Standing outside the classroom window was none other than Brian."Ariana, read the questions and tell me the answers. I'll write them down for you." The invigilator was unexpectedly kind, probably because she had never seen a student receive such special treatment and get an entire exam room just for her."Miss, I can take the exam in the original classroom," Ariana replied."This is the principal's decision. Your hand is injured and it would affect your ability to graduate,"
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Upon hearing that a guest would be inspecting the exam, the students around the room tensed up.Since when were guests allowed to observe exams?A few students who had been preparing to cheat quickly stashed away their notes since they would face immediate expulsion if they were caught cheating at Glea College."Why wasn't there any prior notice about this? Who is coming today?""Who knows? The school has been in chaos recently."A group of girls in the back row whispered among themselves, but a sharp glare from the invigilator silenced them.Ariana paid no mind to them and was focused entirely on her exam.Suddenly, gasps and murmurs from the female students rippled through the room.Ariana was startled by the commotion and instinctively looked up, only to see Brian standing at the door.His gaze swept across the classroom as if searching for someone.The principal assured him, "Our examination process is fair and impartial. There is no room for cheating here."Brian's eyes
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Brian's face fell.Emily stepped forward and hesitantly asked, "Mr. Lodge… Ms. Torrey… left.""I'm not blind. I can see." Brian found the warning tape in front of him annoying at that moment. His tone sharpened. "Take all of this down. It's an eyesore."Emily pouted to herself. Didn't Brian order them to put these up? Why was he now acting like it irritated him?"Oh, right. Have you investigated where Ariana has been staying recently?" Brian asked."Mr. Lodge, didn't you say you wouldn't concern yourself with anything related to Ms. Torrey? So, I…" Emily trailed off. Brian glared at her. "Just because I didn't ask doesn't mean you don't need to know. No matter what, Ariana was once my fiancée, and her matters are tied to Lodge Co.'s reputation! From now on, you should report everything about her to me!""…Yes, Mr. Lodge." Emily had no choice but to comply.With final exams approaching, Julia was quickly expelled from the university and wasn't allowed to take her graduation exa
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At Glea College, Ariana walked to the restroom and looked at the slap mark on her face. She clicked her tongue and muttered, "Did she hit me this hard? Serves her right to be expelled."Julia's expulsion was a done deal.If taking a slap meant getting Julia expelled, then it was worth it in Ariana's eyes.After checking the injury on her face, Ariana turned and exited the women's restroom, only to bump into Brian.Her eyes widened. How could she run into Brian right outside the women's restroom?Ariana wanted to pretend she hadn't seen him, but Brian wasn't going to let her escape."Why didn't you tell me when you were being bullied?" His words made Ariana stop in her tracks.Outside, a bright yellow warning tape was stretched across the hallway, along with a "Do Not Disturb" sign.Ariana turned back and laughed. "Wow, what a coincidence, Mr. Lodge. I didn't even see you just now.""It's not a coincidence. I was waiting for you." Brian had instructed Emily to clear the entire
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"Alright, I agree." Brian suddenly agreed to Evelyn's request.The latter froze.Brian continued, "I won't force you to drop out. You can stay and finish your exams. However, Julia can no longer stay at the school. And you will have no opportunity to study abroad in the future. You can stay in Gleaston if you don't regret it. I won't interfere with your life anymore.""Brian…" Evelyn murmured.Brian had never looked at her this way. For a moment, Evelyn realized she was drifting further away from him."Emily, lead Ms. Granger out," Brian called Evelyn by her last name, which showed how distant they had grown."Yes, Mr. Lodge." Emily stepped forward and took the knife from Evelyn's hand.Evelyn never intended to end her life and was merely using the same old trick of feigning suicide to make Brian yield to her every whim."This way please, Ms. Granger," Emily said coldly.Men despised manipulative tactics because they brought them unnecessary trouble and were a waste of time.
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Halfway through Evelyn's speech, a familiar conversation started to play from Brian's computer."Ah! Eve, what are you doing?" Julia screamed in the recording.Evelyn's voice came through the speaker. "That injury of yours looks serious, but let's face it—it's just a minor scrape. We have no choice but to make it look worse so we can convince the dean to make Ariana drop out of school."Julia, I know I'm asking too much of you, but I'm sure you'll understand because we're friends. Am I right?"Evelyn's expression fell when she heard the sounds from the footage. Then, she heard the footage of her conversation with Christopher last evening."Evelyn—our dear president of the student council—I've made the library look into the security footage regarding the trouble Ariana started today, and we confirmed that she had struck first."I've ordered Mr. Stewart to get Ariana to drop out of school. You have nothing to worry about now.""Right. Thank you for upholding justice, Mr. Gail."
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Brian felt irritated at Emily's question."If the problem has gone away, what's the point of clearing her name?"Brian carelessly tossed the document on the table. At the same time, Evelyn entered his office.She put on a faint smile when she noticed his foul mood. She began, "Are you not satisfied with Emily's work again? What's bothering you?"She had hurried over to his office from campus after she got the word that he wished to meet.Yet, she felt uneasy when she saw he was in a bad mood.Soon, he went straight to the point. "What's going on with all the rumors about Ariana on campus? Were you behind it?"He sounded accusatory. In the past, he had never spoken to her in that tone."Brian, are you confronting me over Ariana?" Sounding disappointed, she added, "You've never talked to me in this way."A frown crept onto his forehead. She continued, "We grew up together. Do you not trust me? I'm not the type to pull such an underhanded tactic. Even Brennan trusts me, so wh
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Christopher promised Ariana in all seriousness. She nodded. "I believe you didn't do all of that on purpose. As for my college withdrawal…""What is that all about?" Christopher immediately played dumb. "Nothing like that has ever happened. I'll call Mr. Stewart right away to clear things up."It doesn't matter what your grades are—you can always study and improve yourself. I won't allow our college to expel a student due to baseless rumors! We'd never do that!"She smirked as she listened to Christopher's righteous statements. Derek did not have the authority to expel anyone, as he was just the head of faculty. He wouldn't want any of his students to drop out, except under the orders of the dean.Anyway, Ariana did not call Christopher out. She played along. "All that matters is I get my name cleared. Thanks, Mr. Gail.""Don't mention it! Ms. Torrey, you'll have to buckle up for the exam, though. The questions will be harder this year."Although Christopher coveted a perfect
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Yet, Julia didn't stop kicking up a fuss. Seeing that, Tim slapped his daughter to silence her.How could she throw a tantrum during this important occasion?Tim himself was just an insignificant board member at Glea College, who had to walk on eggshells around the other board members. One could say that Julia had gained admission solely because Tim paid her way in.How could he face the other board members after they heard the outrageous claims and threats made by Julia?"Dad!""Get lost! Right now!" Tim raged. "Scoot back home if you don't want to study! You can't abuse your power in school! Have you forgotten how I raised you?"At the same time, Tim kept hinting at Julia to stop making a scene, but Julia was too furious to think straight. She believed it was Ariana who had set up a trap for her."Dad, it's all Ariana's fault! She set me up!" Julia rambled on, but none of the men present believed in her accusations.Tim was choking on his anger. "Ariana is giving us a tour
