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Ariana didn't know what William was trying to pull. Since getting to know him, she'd discovered he was much more sly than he seemed. She wasn't too interested in his reward but wanted to know how he'd appeared at the right time.With that thought in mind, she leaned close and sniffed him. "You reek of alcohol… Did you come after gathering with friends for drinks?"He nodded and indicated for her to continue. She frowned. "You were probably discussing business here if you could show up at the right time.""Nope." William wiggled a finger before her face. "You guessed wrong, so there won't be a reward.""You—"Before she could continue, he opened the door to another private room, revealing the professors from Glea College. They were singing old songs.Their gazes landed on William and Ariana."Mr. Kingsman, this is…""Isn't this Ariana Torrey from my faculty? You haven't shown up for classes or been answering your phone. We know you're getting engaged soon, but your education sho
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"Okay." Ariana only got into the car after watching Selena leave.Soon, the Torrey family's driver arrived. When Ariana saw that it was Clark Anderson, she asked, "Shouldn't Jim have been the one on duty today?""He's sick, so I'm taking his shift." Clark smiled. "Do you want to head home now, Ms. Torrey?""Yeah. Let's go.""Alright."Ariana leaned against the window as Clark drove. She felt tired. The heat was on in the car, and the space was enclosed. It didn't take long for things to get stuffy. She said, "Roll the window down, Clark. I'm feeling a little dizzy."He said, "We're almost there, Ms. Torrey. Hold on for a while longer."Ariana felt nauseous, and her head spun. She wanted to roll the window down herself but found that it had been locked. That was when she noticed Clark had put on a mask without her realizing.She realized something was wrong and held up a hand to make him stop. However, she was out of strength.Something was up. Had she been sedated?"I'm just
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Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at William. He looked frosty, and his tone was equally so. "Ask them what they did."Brian frowned. Isaac looked at the two men William had thrown into the room and recognized them as two scions who often hung out with Vance. "Have you two done something to upset Mr. Kingsman? Why aren't you talking?"The two exchanged a look at Isaac's question. Then, one said flippantly, "It's just Vance. Ariana pissed Mr. Lodge off today, so Vance wanted to teach her a lesson."Everyone in the upper crust knew that Brian and William were sworn rivals. The two scions had followed Vance's lead and chosen to side with Brian, so they stopped being scared of William when they saw Brian was around.The other one said, "Vance said Mr. Lodge gave him the green light to chase after Ariana. Since she's upset Mr. Lodge, it's only right for him to teach her a lesson and take her down a notch. You're sticking your nose where it doesn't belong, Mr. Kingsman. Mr
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Just then, Ariana heard the door creak open. Soon, Vance's sly face appeared before her.He clucked his tongue and said, "Mr. Lodge really doesn't know how to enjoy worldly pleasures, huh? I can't believe he would choose someone as boring as Evelyn over someone as hot as you. I wouldn't have humiliated you in front of so many people like that—I'd spend all my time loving you!"He rubbed his hands excitedly as he stalked toward Ariana. She suppressed her revulsion and tried to think of a way to get free.She probably wasn't in a proper hotel. However, the lavishness of the facilities provided indicated that this was a place where scions often came to have fun. Places like this generally had high levels of security. It was close to impossible for her to get away."Vance, if you dare touch me—""What's going to happen?" Vance reached out to stroke Ariana's cheek. The smoothness of her skin stimulated his senses. "Mr. Lodge has already kicked you to the curb! I sent someone to ask him
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"I have Mr. Lodge backing me up. Why should I be afraid of William?" Vance snarled. As his lust took over, he took his shirt off, looking excited. "You like talking big, don't you? I'll let you talk and scream all you want!""Let me go, Vance! Don't touch me!" Ariana shouted.Vance sat on her and stuffed something like a ball into her mouth. Then, he whipped her. "I heard you were willing to do anything to suck up to Brian, Ariana. Tonight, I'm going to see what exactly you've done to please him!"Ariana recalled the humiliation she'd suffered before her death as she watched Vance lean down. Would she have to suffer the same fate despite being given a chance to start over?Did she owe Brian her life?No, she didn't! The heavens had given her a second chance at life, and she wouldn't give in so easily! She refused!Ariana struggled with all her might. She suddenly got a burst of strength and sat up, ramming Vance's forehead with hers. He cried out in pain and backed away.Using t
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Brian's car stopped at the entrance of the hotel.As Emily opened the car door, he glanced at the hotel, and his face darkened. "This is it, Mr. Lodge."Such places were designed as entertainment hubs for wealthy heirs like Vance. It featured numerous themed rooms and ensured a high level of privacy, so it was a popular spot among the riches for their meetups.Vance ran out of the hotel stark naked. There was a terrified expression on his face as if he'd encountered a monstrous beast.When he spotted Brian, he ran over and clung to the latter's leg. He cried out, "Mr. Lodge, please save me!"Two bodyguards armed with electric batons stormed out of the hotel, and both of them wore Kingsman Co. logos on their uniforms. It was clear William had sent them to teach Vance a lesson."Mr. Lodge, they… Ah!" Halfway through his words, Brian had kicked him aside.Stunned, he stammered, "Mr. L… Mr. Lodge?""Where's Ariana?" Brian's voice was icy. Vance assumed the former was upset about
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When Igor heard that Gwen had sold Ariana to Vance, he froze. "Mom, if you sold Ariana to Vance, what about Mr. Lodge?""Mr. Lodge?" Gwen's face darkened at the mention of his name."Ariana completely offended him. Do you think the Lodges will still accept her? It's better to sell her off while someone's willing to pay."Even if she ends up as the lady of the Hubbords, it's better than having her stay here and compete with you for the family inheritance!"With a bang the door to the Torrey residence was suddenly kicked open. Gwen jumped in fright at the abrupt noise. She looked up and saw Ariana standing at the door."Why… Why are you…" Gwen's face filled with shock. She hadn't expected Ariana to show up here. Wasn't she supposed to have been sent to the hotel by the driver?"You're wondering why I'm here, right?" Ariana's voice was cold and distant, and Gwen started feeling guilty under her questioning tone.Ariana continued, "I never imagined this. Though we might not share
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Halfway through Gwen's words, Ariana forcibly shook her off. The former was caught off balance and nearly stumbled down the stairs.Igor rushed to help Gwen and glared at Ariana. He snapped, "My mom apologized! What more do you want!"Standing on the stairs, Ariana looked down at the pair of heartless schemers, and her eyes glinted with disdain. "Actions have consequences. This jacket I'm wearing comes from Mr. Kingsman. What will you do if you accidentally tear it?"Gwen's face turned instantly pale as she noticed the black suit draped over Ariana's shoulders. It seemed Ariana was telling the truth."Don't worry, Ms. Lambert. We'll settle scores after I end my engagement with Brian."Ariana turned to head upstairs, but Gwen quickly lunged forward and grabbed her wrist. "What? You're breaking off the engagement?"You can't! You're not sure if Mr. Kingsman has decided to marry you. If you call off the engagement now, Torrey Co. will be saddled with debt, and the Lodges won't let u
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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
