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How could Mr. Dalton not recognize what kind of fish it was?When Mr. Dalton remained silent, Ariana sliced open the next dish, a stuffed roasted duck, and placed both the duck meat and seafood filling in front of him."Mr. Dalton, this is a stuffed roasted duck with a seafood filling."As Mr. Dalton saw that the duck was stuffed with rare ingredients like soft-shelled turtle meat, his hand froze just before reaching for it.Soft-shelled turtles and bear paws were illegal, and only the wealthy could afford such delicacies.Mr. Dalton was an ambassador for protecting endangered animals and had donated a substantial sum to charities dedicated to combating animal cruelty.So, how could he possibly enjoy such a dish?Noticing that Mr. Dalton hadn't touched his food, Brian asked, "Is the food not to your liking?""Mr. Lodge, as you know, I was in the seafood business when I was younger," Mr. Dalton replied coldly. "I'm more familiar with these ingredients than anyone."Brian was st
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"Trying to threaten me with Grandma again? That trick's getting old, Ariana," Brian scoffed."So what if it is? As long as it still works, it's fine," she shot back.As Ariana turned to head upstairs, Brian suddenly grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.Startled, her expression darkened. "What do you think you're doing?""Ariana, don't forget your place. You're my fiancée," Brian said firmly. "I'm telling William today that you're mine, so he'd better back off."Ariana struggled against his grip, but his hold remained unyielding."If you're worried about Grandma coming back, don't be," Brian said coldly. "I've already told her we need some alone time at home to work on our relationship. She's thrilled about it and has decided to move out.""You!"Ariana's face darkened even further.Brian leaned in closer, his voice dropping lower. "And if I find out you've been saying anything to her, I'll move up our wedding. You wouldn't want to lose William too soon, would you?"Arian
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"Hurry up!" Brian's voice was laced with impatience.Emily nodded and quickly made her way upstairs.She stood outside Ariana's door, knocked, and called out, "Ms. Torrey, Mr. Lodge requests your presence downstairs."There was no response from inside.Frowning, Emily called again, "Ms. Torrey?"Still, there was no answer.With a sigh, she muttered, "With all due respect, Ms. Torrey," before pushing the door open.The room was tidy, but Ariana was nowhere to be found.Panicked, Emily dashed downstairs. "Mr. Lodge, she's... She's gone!"Brian's expression darkened as he hurried upstairs.Sure enough, Ariana's room was empty.His face grew even grimmer."Mr. Lodge, do you think she might have run away?""As if that's not obvious," Brian replied coldly. "Call her now.""Yes, sir."Emily quickly pulled out her phone and dialed Ariana's number, but it went straight to voicemail."Mr. Lodge, I can't reach her."Brian's face darkened as he let out a bitter laugh. "So, Ariana
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Ariana and Selena hid on the first floor of the building. Selena muttered, "Damn, there are so many people. What's Brian up to?""I don't know what his problem is this time," Ariana replied, frowning.In her past life, she had relentlessly pursued Brian, but he had always remained indifferent. He had never gone to such lengths to find her.So, why was he suddenly so eager to pursue her now that she wanted to call off the engagement?"Selena, it's not safe here. We need to go." "Okay!" She grabbed Ariana's hand, ready to dash toward the women's restroom on the upper floor, but before they could move far, they ran straight into the school security guards."Run!"Ariana pulled Selena along, desperate to escape, but Brian was already standing at the entrance of the first building.With a gloomy expression, Brian said, "Ariana, where do you think you're going?"Ariana was stunned.Selena interrupted, "Mr. Lodge, Ari is here to study. Why have you brought all these people? What
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With Lila and Maddie flanking her, Evelyn strode into the building, where Brian's bodyguards were swarming the entrance.As soon as Lila spotted Brian, she waved enthusiastically. "Mr. Lodge!"Brian frowned and turned, only to find Evelyn standing a short distance away.It was then that Evelyn noticed Ariana standing beside him.When she saw Brian's hand holding onto Ariana's arm, Evelyn's face went pale."Ariana? How come...?"Lila's expression darkened, and she exchanged a glance with Maddie.They had thought Brian was here for Evelyn, but to their surprise, he was with Ariana.The atmosphere in the building suddenly grew tense."Brian... What's going on?" Evelyn asked, forcing a smile.Ariana pulled her hand away from Brian and said, "Weren't you here to see Ms. Granger? Now that she's here, I'll take my leave."With that, Ariana and Selena quietly slipped away.Brian's face darkened as he tried to follow them, but Evelyn called out, "Brian!"He paused.Lila smirked. "
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Seeing Brian actually speak up for Ariana, Evelyn's expression darkened.She had always known how much Brian despised Ariana.It would have been a miracle if he hadn't bullied her. So, why now...?Could it be that Brian truly intended to marry Ariana?Selena let out a sigh of relief when she realized no one was following them. Patting her chest, she exclaimed, "Thank goodness they didn't catch up! Brian is terrifying! With all those people around him, you'd think he was shooting an action movie."She turned to Ariana, scolding her, "And you—why did you defend Brian? You should've let him and Evelyn sort things out. Now everyone thinks you're trying to steal Mr. Lodge! It's not worth it.""I wasn't defending Brian. I was defending myself," Evelyn replied.After everything that had happened in her past life, she wanted nothing to do with Brian.The farther away she was from him, the better.Besides, didn't Brian have feelings for Evelyn?She'd gladly step aside and let this i
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With that, the driver finally noticed the lack of amusement in Ariana's eyes.A pang of worry shot through him, but he quickly brushed it aside.After all, what was so special about Ariana, the heiress of the Torrey family? In the end, wasn't she still easily controlled by Mr. Lodge?"Ms. Torrey, don't think you've won everything over just by pleasing Mrs. Lodge Senior. Mr. Lodge doesn't like temperamental young ladies! Ms. Granger, on the other hand, is gentle and gracious. If you don't put in more effort, the position of Mrs. Lodge could slip right through your fingers!"The driver knew that what Ariana cared about most was becoming Mrs. Lodge and surpassing Evelyn.That was why she had tried to imitate Evelyn, hoping to win Brian's heart.Thinking he had Ariana firmly in his grasp, the driver was startled when she suddenly shouted, "Stop the car!"He slammed on the brakes in surprise."Ms. Torrey, what are you..."Before he could finish, Ariana was already out of the car.
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With this thought in mind, the driver quickly hopped into the car to chase after Ariana.However, Ariana simply offered a cold smile as she watched him chase after her in desperation.Belinda had always been too soft-hearted, and those who worked for her often took advantage of her kindness.After all, Ariana was the heiress of the Torreys, who was a guest, while the driver was just an employee. Yet, he had the audacity to treat a guest with such disrespect.In the past, she might have let it slide, but not this time. She would not tolerate it any longer.Soon, the taxi pulled up to the grand entrance of the Lodge residence.Although it wasn't the main Lodge residence, it was still situated in an upscale villa district.When Belinda saw Ariana stepping out of the taxi through the window, her expression darkened. "What is this? Didn't I ask Zane to pick her up? Where is he?""I'm not sure, Mrs. Lodge Senior..."The maid standing nearby looked equally puzzled.Zane had clearl
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Brian instinctively released his grip. Ariana turned and walked downstairs."Emily, follow her," Brian ordered."Yes." Emily stalked after Ariana. When Ariana took the stairs, Emily also opted for the stairs. Once they reached the pharmacy, Ariana realized she didn't have a bag to carry the medication and had to take it with her hands.One hand wasn't enough to carry all six medicines. As expected, the medicines fell to the ground. Ariana bent down to pick them up, only to see Brian stop before her.She took a deep breath. He was everywhere!"Emily, pick them up," Brian said."Yes." Emily bent down and gathered all the medicines.Ariana straightened up. "Do you find this amusing?""I think it's quite entertaining." Brian was enjoying Ariana's disheveled state.Ariana hurled the medicines at Brian's face. "You think you can see me embarrassed? Never!"Ariana turned on her heels and stomped away. But Brian grabbed her arm and snarled, "I've told you! You're nothing if you'r
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"Are you done yet? I have other things to do later." The academic advisor sounded impatient.Ariana glanced at the academic advisor outside the door. She was painfully aware of her situation. Anyone could push her around as they pleased.She turned to the doctor. "I understand. Doctor, please prescribe the medicine for me.""Alright." The doctor quickly prepared the prescription and explained how to use the medicine. Once everything was settled, Ariana picked up the form and stood up.Outside, the academic advisor impatiently asked, "Are you done? If so, I need to leave.""Mr. Runes, Mr. Kingsman asked me to give you the report." Ariana handed him the injury assessment report.The academic advisor shoved it into his pocket. "If that's all, let's go. Don't waste my time!"The academic advisor walked ahead. Ariana said, "I still need to pick up my medicine. Mr. Kingsman mentioned that it's inconvenient for me to carry it alone, so he asked you to help me. What am I supposed to do
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"Um, Ms. Torrey and her peers got into a minor conflict. She went to the hospital to treat a hand injury…" Christopher muddled through.He continued prodding, "Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey can't always be taking time off school. The college is a place for studying. Do you think…"All Christopher wanted was to get onto Brian's good side. After all, Ariana must have offended Brian for him to call off the engagement.Anyone in their social circle was keenly aware of the situation. As the college dean, Christopher felt the need to express her stance.With one word from Brian, he could immediately expel Ariana from Glea College."Don't you even care when one of your students was hurt on campus?" Brian's voice was as cold as winter.The remark caught Christopher off guard. He could not wrap his head around Brian's anger. Ariana was the one who offended Brian. Wasn't it normal for everyone to be throwing stones at her?Still, Christopher obliged and said, "That's true. Mr. Lodge, you're right
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"That works. See you, Mr. Kingsman!" Ariana gave him a grateful nod before leaving campus.Meanwhile, Belinda was throwing a fit at the Lodge residence."Ridiculous! Who gave you the permission to carry it out?" Belinda slammed her fist on the table. Never had she expected Brian to host a press conference to call off his engagement to Ariana when she wasn't paying attention.Brian sat on the couch without a word. Emily chimed in, "Mrs. Lodge Senior, what happened was—""Shut up!" Belinda snapped at Emily. "I made you work for Brian so you could keep an eye on him! But look at you! You're letting him do as he wishes. How could he not discuss such a serious decision with me? "Brian, do you still see me as your grandmother?""Grandma, I've never liked Ariana. She was the one who suggested calling off our engagement. All I did was to grant her wish," Brian revealed in an icy tone.Belinda nearly choked from the anger. Emily hurriedly held her. "Mrs. Lodge Senior, calm down…"It
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William did not even once look at Evelyn. The words got caught in her throat. She realized that William was not going to be nice to her.If she continued explaining, she would only humiliate herself.William reached out and took Ariana's waist. A frown crept onto his brows when he saw the awful bruises on her skin. "This is serious. You need to go to the hospital."Maddie didn't want to be implicated, and she shot Evelyn a look, asking for help. "I-I didn't step hard on her hand at all!"Evelyn chimed in, "Maddie accidentally stepped on Ms. Torrey's hand. We will pay for her medical fees.""This is not a problem of medical fees," William sneered. "I will obtain the security footage of the library. If you have intentionally hurt Ariana, I shall make a police report. The college will penalize Maddie according to the police's assessment.""Mr. Kingsman, I didn't do it on purpose! I—" The color drained from Maddie's face when she realized the gravity of the situation.Her family had
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"Look who I've bumped into—Ariana Torrey, who's just been dumped by Brian Lodge!" Lila deliberately raised her voice, attracting everyone's attention in the otherwise silent library.Ariana did not want any drama. She bent over, ready to pick up her books, but Maddie stepped hard on her hands with her high heels. As if that weren't enough, Maddie smugly ground her heel down with a cruel twist of her ankle.A searing pain shot through Ariana's body. She struggled to get up—not that Maddie would let her.Lila smirked. "You've flaunted your status as the future Mrs. Lodge on campus. Now that the engagement has been called off, why aren't you showing off as Ariana Torrey instead?""She is a nobody now. Everyone knows the Torreys are on the brink of bankruptcy. Their family business is on the verge of failing. She's reached her end after Brian Lodge called off all their business partnerships and their engagement. I bet she can't even pay her tuition fees." Maddie put on a mocking smirk.
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"If that's what you think, suit yourself." She said nonchalantly, "You've always seen me as a gold digger. Mr. Lodge, you described me as a vain and greedy social climber. Of course, I'll go to a richer man. Mr. Smith is a much more compatible candidate than you."At least Mr. Smith loves me and doesn't flirt with other women. And he doesn't have any children out of wedlock."Brian had never clarified the rumor that spread in Gleaston about Evelyn going through an abortion for him. Everyone in their social circle merely assumed that Evelyn was pregnant with Brian's child.In Ariana's past life, she was mocked as the baby-making machine of the Lodge family. She was nothing but a joke compared to Brian's beloved Evelyn."Who told you I had a child with Evelyn? Ariana, you—"Emily immediately went up to stop Brian. "Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey is only saying that out of anger. Please stay calm.""I don't care whether or not you and Evelyn shared a child. You love her; that's the truth. If
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"Go on.""I have no clue about any illegal activities you're involved in.""And?""Shouldn't you offer me a safe exit, now that you've dragged me into this mess?""Are you saying I have to vindicate you after I'm sent to prison?""I'm not guilty in the first place!""So, what are you talking about?""You—"Ariana was baffled. Victor was playing dumb and betting on her to not overtly mention the money laundering.The moment she let slip, she would become an accomplice of his, and she wouldn't be able to defend herself if she got arrested.Amused at her flushed face, Victor quipped, "Just now, you claimed you were unafraid of me. What's with the sudden fear? "The higher the risks you take, the higher the returns. Fear will only make you a pawn in the game, and people take advantage of that. It's been a dog-eat-dog world since the beginning of time."Ms. Torrey, you need to grow stronger than Brian Lodge if you wish to call off the engagement. Else, you'll get married and be
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"Ms. Torrey, please enjoy." Victor gestured at the dishes before them.Staring at the T-bone steak with blood seeping out of the meat, Ariana lost her appetite."Mr. Smith, I'm not hungry." Technically, she would never eat dinner. Apart from the few times she had to attend social events, she usually did not take dinner.Victor sat from across her and placed his slender fingers on the table. He gently swirled the contents in the wine glass, saying, "Do you know what happened to the last guy who tried to read my mind?"She remained silent.He went on, "I hate it when people try to read me. I despise those who think they're smart. You should feel thankful that I decided to work with you instead of getting rid of you.""Well, I'm beyond grateful to you." Ariana couldn't even force a smile. She had tried to get Victor to work with Evelyn, but he pulled her into this mess instead.She wondered what Victor saw in her. Although Evelyn was the only daughter of the Granger family, Evelyn
