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But when it came to Evelyn, Christopher really turned a blind eye.At that moment, Christopher was still trying hard to defend Evelyn. He said, "What can this piece of paper prove?""This piece of paper proves that Evelyn copied my answers and then tore up my exam paper."This time, Ariana was the one to answer Christopher's question.Christopher asked, "How can you prove she copied your answers and then threw your exam paper away? What if this is yours...""Mr. Gail, these are my exam papers that were given a zero."Ariana took two blank exams out of her backpack. They only had her student number and name filled in, while the answer section was left blank.Ariana said, "Mr. Gail, you can clearly see that the handwriting on these two exam papers is different, right?""So what? You still can't prove these blank exam papers aren't yours!""I severely injured my right hand. The doctor said I wouldn't be able to write with it for a month. So, during the exam, I wrote everything wi
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Christopher walked over to his desk and called the head of the faculty. He said sternly, "Expel Evelyn Granger right away and order her to withdraw from school!"The leader of the disciplinary committee observed Christopher's reaction and wrote something on his clipboard. Then, he said, "Mr. Gail, Evelyn Granger's case is settled. Now, it's time to discuss your situation.""What? My situation?"Christopher was stunned.What did it have to do with him? Why would the disciplinary committee investigate him?"According to our information, there was a post on the school's official site the day before yesterday. It directly accused Evelyn of cheating, but the school took no action and instead blocked all related posts, suppressing the entire matter. Is that correct?"When Christopher heard this, he suddenly felt uneasy.Could it be the disciplinary committee suspected he had taken a bribe from Evelyn and ignored her cheating?Christopher felt wronged. He hadn't taken a single penny.
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"Mr. Lodge, I don't understand what you mean by that.""Why are you treating Evelyn like this? Do you have to go this far?"Faced with Brian's questions, Ariana calmly said, "Brian, you're being way too biased. Don't you think Evelyn treated me horribly? She tore up my exam paper and gave me a zero. She didn't want me to graduate. I only reported her. What's wrong with that?""You...""I guess you already knew what Evelyn did to me. But you didn't stop her. Instead, you came to blame me. I actually thought you were fair, but it turns out you only care depending on who it is."Ariana had long known that if anything involved Evelyn, Brian would protect Evelyn without hesitation, no matter what she did."But what can you do now? You got here too late, and it can't be undone. If you really can't stand to see Evelyn expelled, then figure it out yourself."Ariana walked straight past Brian.Emily wanted to stop her, but Brian stopped Emily. "Let her go!""But..."Emily was stunned.
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They thought they had covered their tracks perfectly, even cutting the power to the proctor's office floor beforehand.Who had exposed them?"Mr. Stewart, do you have any proof?" Evelyn asked, trying to keep her composure.However, Derek had heard enough of their excuses. He said flatly, "What more proof do you need? The disciplinary committee has it all. The matter has gotten out of hand, and the committee got involved. All the evidence is there. You not only changed your own papers but also tore up someone else's. Evelyn, as the president of the student union, you will be expelled. You should worry about yourself now."The student union members panicked."Mr. Stewart, this has nothing to do with me! I didn't alter my exam paper! Those were my real grades!""Right, Mr. Stewart, Evelyn did all of this! It's not our fault! She's the president and we had to listen to her!""Yes! She's the one who tore up the exam paper! We never told her to do that!"...As soon as the truth cam
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Brian could never have imagined that Evelyn would tear up Ariana's exam paper out of jealousy."You should know how important the final exam is for a student, especially for a Glea College student. You tore up Ariana's exam. Did you ever think about the consequences?"Seeing that Evelyn didn't respond, Brian went on, "The consequence is that Ariana would have no way to graduate from Glea College. Her situation was already difficult, and she'd become a laughingstock in our social circle. Is that what you wanted to see? Evelyn, when did you become like this? I almost don't recognize you."In the past, Evelyn was kind and considerate. Although she was a bit stubborn, she had her pride and would never harm others.Evelyn listened to Brian's accusations and couldn't find the words to reply.In fact, she had always been like this. Brian just didn't know.Before, she was never afraid of losing Brian because his heart had no one else in it. But now, Brian clearly had a place for Ariana i
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"Let go," Brian said coldly, his eyes void of warmth.When Evelyn saw his icy stare, she went stiff.As Brian walked off, she caught up to him again. "Fine, you don't like me. That's okay. But you have to help me with my graduation."Brian frowned."I can't be expelled. You promised Neil that you would always help me. If I'm expelled, everyone will look down on me. Brian, we grew up together. Even if you don't care about our childhood friendship, you should remember the promise you made to Neil."Evelyn glared at Brian stubbornly. Even if he didn't love her, he still had to handle this problem. She didn't want to become a laughingstock in Gleaston.Looking at Evelyn, Brian felt that the woman in front of him was a stranger. He said nothing and walked away."Brian! You promised Neil you would look after me forever. You said you wouldn't let anyone bully me! Brian!"Hearing the woman shouting behind him, Brian said nothing at all.Indeed, he had made that promise. Even if he did
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When Ariana turned around, she saw Brian walking toward her.Her eyes darkened. She immediately grabbed Selena's hand and was ready to leave.Behind them, Brian shouted in a cold voice, "Ariana, stop right there!"Ariana ignored him and kept walking.However, Selena felt a little uneasy. She had no idea when Ariana had become so bold, daring to walk away even when Brian had called her to stop.Brian was used to it. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed Ariana by the wrist. Right in front of everyone, he practically dragged her back into the building."Ari!"Selena tried to catch up, but Emily blocked her way. "Ms. Lovegood, Mr. Lodge has something to discuss with Ms. Torrey. Please don't interrupt.""You!"Selena clenched her teeth but had no choice but to watch Ariana get taken away. There was no way she alone could pull Ariana away from Brian.Wait! William!Selena immediately ran toward Block B. If she remembered correctly, William was supposed to be at the school forum
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Brian stared at Ariana for a long time without saying a word. The vein in his forehead was throbbing. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and say, "Ariana, don't regret this!""How could I possibly regret it? If you're leaving, that's just what I want."Ariana looked completely unmoved. She knew Brian's personality. He wouldn't be able to stand a woman humiliating him like this.At that moment, William walked toward them. It was obvious he had come on purpose because he headed straight in their direction.Brian lost all desire to continue speaking with Ariana."I heard my student was being cornered here, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect it to be you, Mr. Lodge."William walked up and stood beside Ariana naturally. The two looked like a perfect match.Brian had never found them so irritating to look at before."Mr. Lodge just wanted to talk with me," Ariana said. "But I think he's ready to leave. Right, Mr. Lodge?"Ariana clearly sided with William. Their closenes
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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
