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Another commotion came from the crowd."Is that Mr. Lodge? Why is he here?""It really is Mr. Lodge! And he brought bodyguards!"…Many rushed out of the cafeteria to see for themselves. Brian stepped out of a luxury car followed by six bodyguards dressed in black suits. He was dressed in a tailored suit with the Lodge family emblem pinned to his chest. His sharp chiseled features paired with his deep mesmerizing eyes gave off a cold distant air.Lila and Maddie's eyes lit up when they saw Brian arrive."It really is Mr. Lodge. He must be here for Evelyn!" "Of course! Who else would he come for? It couldn't possibly be Ariana."Everyone knew Brian didn't care for Ariana and didn't bother to spare her a glance even. Why would he go out of the way to come to school for her?Evelyn smiled and said, "There are too many people here. Let me check it out." Lila and Maddie eagerly joined her.Evelyn approached Brian and greeted him with a smile, "Brian, what brings you to school
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Noticing Brian's anger, Lila and Maddie exchanged a smug glance and saw the delight in each other's eyes.Even if Brian was indifferent to Ariana, he'd never tolerate her being close to another man. They were looking forward to seeing how Ariana could keep up her pretenses.But Evelyn was lost in thought as she looked at Brian. Brian had never come to school just to pick Ariana up, and he'd never gone to such lengths to find her.Could it be that… Evelyn bit her lip and decided against pondering on the thought. She hoped she might just be overthinking.Meanwhile, in a restaurant, Ariana eyed the extravagant dishes on the table and grumbled, "They knocked over your meal, Mr. Kingsman. So, why am I the one paying for this?"William sat across from her and sipped his coffee. "I saw everything.""Saw what?""I saw you let them knock over the meal on purpose."Ariana continued enjoying her steak and replied, "That sounds like a reckless accusation, Mr. Kingsman. How could I have kno
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"Copy that!" The group followed Brian as they headed toward Aqua Cuisines.The school gates were surrounded by curious onlookers. "Why are there so many people here?""Don't you know? Mr. Lodge is here for his fiancée. I heard Ms. Torrey is on a date with Mr. Kingsman.""Wow, really? The Lodge family is known for its strict rules. If that's true, Ms. Torrey is done for."…At Aqua Cuisines, Ariana had just taken a sip of her sparkling water when a group of bodyguards stormed in. The other diners were swiftly escorted out of the restaurant.Ariana frowned. Brian entered followed by six bodyguards.Ariana couldn't help but marvel at how spacious the restaurant was. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to accommodate such a large group.Brian glanced at William and then at Ariana, who was lounging leisurely in her chair. His eyes landed on the heart-shaped dessert on the table.The dessert was untouched, but the ad on the table's centerpiece stated that every couple visiting t
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When Ariana had witnessed Brian and Evelyn's intimacy in her past life, Brian had walked up to her and said, "Since you've chosen to be my fiancée, you should've been prepared for this."Everything I do is none of your business, and you'd better learn to tolerate me without losing your temper."Now Ariana returned those words to him and mirrored every word he'd said.Sure enough, Brian's expression darkened. His eyes gleamed with anger as he snapped, "If you want to cozy up to William, shouldn't you mind the occasion? You slapped Lila in front of the entire school and humiliated Eve. Don't you think you've gone too far?"Ariana replied, "What's done is done. What do you expect me to do about it?""Apologize to Evelyn and her friends in front of the entire college. Do I have to say that myself?"Ariana noticed Brian blatantly taking sides with Evelyn and said, "You came here demanding an explanation with all these people without asking why I acted the way I did. Why don't you ask
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"You…" Brian's face darkened with anger.Ariana calmly sat back down and gestured toward him. "Please leave, Mr. Lodge.""Ariana, think carefully before you speak.""I think I've thought it through," Ariana said with a slight smile. "You mentioned that today is Valentine's Day. It's a day for lovers to celebrate together."Should you be accompanying Evelyn instead of taking me home? If she were to see us and misunderstand, that'd be unfortunate, wouldn't it?""Fine. Remember your words!" With that, Brian turned and stormed out of the restaurant with his men following closely behind.Once they left the restaurant, Emily worriedly asked, "What do we do since Ms. Torrey refuses to come with us? What should we tell Mrs. Lodge Senior if she asks?""Find out how exactly Ariana got hurt," Brian said as he frowned."Are you suggesting those two might have slandered Ms. Torrey? But they seem to be close friends with Ms. Granger. If we ask them…""Then ask other witnesses in the cafeter
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"Great to hear that Ms. Torrey is coming with us. Ms. Torrey, this way please." Emily politely gestured toward the car.Ariana could understand how anxious Gwen felt. The final deadline was tomorrow, and if Brian refused to invest, the Torrey family would face complete bankruptcy.She knew Brian must be thinking the same thing, so she relented and said, "Fine. I'll come along."Emily stepped aside and allowed Ariana into the car.Watching her get in, the fawning smile on Gwen's face turned into a sneer. "Pretending to be high and mighty, huh? She ends up getting into Mr. Lodge's car anyway."They arrived at the Lodge residence twenty minutes later. Emily escorted Ariana into the mansion. The moment she stepped in, a wave of familiarity hit her.In her past life, she'd shamelessly moved into the Lodge residence and tirelessly took care of Brian and Belinda. She'd catered to their every need, and all it had brought her was humiliation and misery.Every corner of the mansion bore m
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Belinda looked at Ariana and said, "Feel free to cook anything, Ariana. I'm heading out now since I have something to do."She stood after saying that and made sure to shoot a look at Brian before leaving.Soon enough, Ariana and Brian were the only two people left in the Lodge residence's massive dining room.There wasn't even a hint of respect in Brian's gaze as it swept past Ariana. "Well? Why are you still standing around? Shouldn't you get in the kitchen and cook?""Nobody's home now. So, why bother carrying on the act, Mr. Lodge?" Ariana met Brian's eyes and added, "Get some food delivered if you're hungry.""How dare you—" Brian wanted to retort, but Ariana had already left. She went into the kitchen, washed her hands, and was about to cook something.Upon seeing that, he snorted. "What's this? You told me to get food delivered if I'm hungry, while you're only cooking a meal for yourself? If you really want to leave that badly, why don't you take this chance to flee since
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"Know your limits, Ariana." A frown marred Brian's face. "It's not like I absolutely need your food." "You're on your own, then, Mr. Lodge." Ariana ate a mouthful of her omelet before Brian as though taunting him. She knew Brian was spoiled rotten since he was young, so he didn't know how to cook.Brian didn't burst out in rage upon facing Ariana's taunts. Instead, he scoffed at how bolder she had gotten. Brian stood, entered the kitchen, and found a few instant noodle packets in the cabinet. So, he grabbed one for himself. Ariana's smirk deepened at that. She wanted to see what Brian would do next. Much like she expected, many loud sounds soon emanated from the kitchen. Brian had no choice but to exit the kitchen with a simple bowl of instant noodles in the end.Ariana had already finished her meal by then. She entered the kitchen with her empty plate while peering at Brian's instant noodles. Then, the corner of her lips curled into a sneer.That utterly angered Brian."What
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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
