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When Fiona said that, the others looked a bit let down. They tried not to show it too much in front of her.They were all trying to meet wealthy men from high society. That was the quickest and most effective way to move up in life."Alright. You rest here. When the person delivers the sheets and comforter, I'll have him help tidy your room."Fiona nodded. She took this convenience for granted.Just then, there was a knock at the door.The roommate thought it was the delivery of bedding. She went to open the door, but it wasn't her family's helper. It was Julia and Evelyn."Evelyn? Julia?"The roommate's eyes shone when she saw them. Julia was well-known enough, but Evelyn was a real star on campus. She was practically every boy's dream girl.Fiona heard the voices from inside the room and became nervous.Evelyn? Why was Evelyn here all of a sudden?Fiona remembered the time in Lodge Co. when Evelyn suppressed her. She felt a sudden rush of anxiety."We're just here to check
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Fiona's face went pale.One clueless roommate quickly said, "Fiona's fiancé is...""Don't spout nonsense," another girl said, elbowing her.Everyone at school knew Brian's heart had always been set on his childhood friend, Evelyn.Now that Evelyn was right there, mentioning Brian in front of her was insane. Obviously, the roommate who arranged this dorm for Fiona had no idea about Brian and Evelyn.For a moment, nobody said a word. Fiona just stood there with her head down."Answer me! Why aren't you speaking?" Julia glared at Fiona. She thought Fiona was even more shameless than Ariana had been."I'm sorry, Ms. Granger. I'm not trying to take Mr. Lodge from you. It was Mrs. Lodge Senior who asked me to get closer to him. If you mind, I can go speak to Mrs. Lodge Senior and stop seeing Mr. Lodge," Fiona said, looking pitiful.Students from other rooms heard the noise and came out to watch.Julia found Fiona's words absurd. "Who do you think you are? You're just a country bumpk
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Fiona signed the paper and then handed it to Evelyn.Evelyn glanced at it and said, "You can stay, but think carefully. If anyone in this building loses something, you'll be held responsible.""Ms. Granger, I won't steal anything," Fiona said sincerely.Evelyn gave her a faint smile.Julia, who hated that kind of behavior, rolled her eyes. "Evelyn, let's go."Julia took Evelyn's arm, and the two of them left the dorm.The other two roommates breathed a sigh of relief."I bet they were just making stuff up to intimidate Fiona.""Yeah. Mrs. Lodge Senior likes Fiona, so why would she let Fiona come over just to be a helper? It's not like they don't have people there."They tried to reassure Fiona, not knowing Julia and Evelyn were telling the truth.Fiona bit her lip. "I won't steal anything. Don't worry. As soon as the Lodge family sends for me, I'll leave right away. I won't bring you any trouble.""Hey, we're friends. Of course, we believe you. Besides, you're about to be en
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Looking around all of Gleaston, only Evelyn could stand beside Brian.Emily quickly said, "Yes, I'll handle it right away."When Emily left, Brian put down the document in his hands. He couldn't help but recall what Emily mentioned earlier.Ariana had quietly moved out, so it looked like that night he had really scared her.But that didn't matter. From now on, Ariana's affairs had nothing to do with him.Brian told himself that, but he still showed a trace of weariness on his face. He rubbed his temples, trying to brush away all thoughts of Ariana.In his world, business was always first. He couldn't let a woman like Ariana appear in his life and disrupt everything he had planned.Meanwhile, at the Orchard Condominium, Ariana sat unmoving at her dressing table, letting the makeup artist and stylist move her around.For two whole hours, she didn't dare move at all."Is it still not done?"Ariana was on the edge of collapsing.The makeup artist beside her said, "Ms. Torrey, pl
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"I hope Brian doesn't recognize me," Ariana said.Not just Brian, but everyone else in Gleaston too. If she was Warto Group's executive director, she couldn't be recognized as the Torrey family's heiress."Don't worry. He won't."William clapped his hands, and the wardrobe stylist brought in the evening gown William had carefully prepared.It almost blinded Ariana with its sparkle. She gasped. "Isn't this a bit too extravagant?"The entire dress was covered in small white diamonds. They weren't huge, but they shone like stars. It was a strapless, pure white, floor-length gown that exuded both sensuality and elegance.Most striking, William had also gotten her a fox-fur shawl. Dressed like this, she'd be more dazzling than a movie star."I want you to be the most beautiful woman in Gleaston. That way nobody will think Susan is Ariana. At worst, they'll say they look a bit alike."William smiled and continued, "But this gown has a production cost. It's two million dollars. I'm su
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The rumor was that William and Susan had met each other overseas.Some people even said that William not getting close to any woman was because of Susan.A secretary opened the car door. William got out first and offered his hand to help Ariana step out.When Ariana appeared, people around them gasped.She was breathtaking. One glance and they couldn't look away. Her eyes alone seemed to hold a special allure that could draw them in."She's the CEO of Warto Group, Susan Smith?""No wonder William is smitten."...There was a continuous murmur of amazement.William and Ariana matched so well in looks that seeing them together was like witnessing a perfect couple.Brian felt a moment of shock when he saw her face, but it quickly turned into suspicion. She looked strikingly similar to Ariana."It's strange. Ms. Smith's dress looks exactly like Ms. Granger's."Someone in the crowd spoke up, prompting everyone to notice.Indeed, Ariana's gown was nearly identical to Evelyn's. T
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Seeing Brian extend his hand, Ariana was shocked and disgusted.Evelyn stood by and watched Ariana carefully. Brian never took the initiative to shake hands with other women.Everyone around turned to look at Ariana. They hadn't expected Brian—known for avoiding all other women—to reach out first for a handshake.In the end, Ariana still shook Brian's hand."Nice to meet you, Mr. Lodge."Ariana said that politely, but on the inside, she was already cursing him.She wasn't sure if Brian did it on purpose, but she felt his grip tighten sharply around her hand.Ariana's injuries were bad enough. With Brian gripping her so firmly, the pain spread through her entire body.She couldn't show weakness in front of everyone, so she forced a faint smile despite the pain in her hand.Brian watched her reaction closely, trying to catch a slip that might reveal she was actually Ariana.As far as he knew, Ariana's right hand was badly hurt, so any pressure should have caused her excruciatin
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However, Susan's every move was completely different from Ariana's. She was an aloof beauty, distant and untouchable."Brian, are you listening to me?" Evelyn asked again.Brian came back to himself and answered flatly, "You're overthinking. Ariana can't be Susan. Maybe they just look a bit alike."One was a capable overseas executive. The other was a sheltered heiress who had never left Gleaston.Ariana had spent all her time chasing him around, so there was no way she could have gone abroad to become Warto Group's executive director.Evelyn felt uneasy again. In the past, it was Ariana who worried her, and now it was Susan. Her intuition told her both were formidable threats.During the reception, people made small talk. Many socialites who had previously flocked to Evelyn now drifted toward Ariana, since they saw how much attention she was getting from Brian and William."Everyone's been saying Ms. Smith is a beauty. We finally got to see for ourselves.""Yes, indeed. Warto
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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
