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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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"Mrs. Lodge Senior!"Zane's face turned pale. He had served Belinda for many years, and, though he'd made his share of mistakes, he had never faced such severe punishment."Mrs. Lodge Senior, I was just careless with my words! I didn't mean...""Take him away."Without sparing him another glance, Belinda waved her hand dismissively. Her attendants quickly moved to help Zane to his feet and escorted him out.Ariana had always encountered Belinda's charitable side, but she had never witnessed her ruthless demeanor before.Perhaps Belinda had always been this way, simply masking her true nature with a facade of kindness for the outside world.If she were truly benevolent, why would she dismiss a senior employee for such a minor slip of the tongue?"Ariana, I need to talk to you about something I saw in the news.""What news, Mrs. Lodge Senior?"Ariana feigned ignorance, her gaze shifting toward her.Belinda pulled out her phone, showing Ariana the article about her inheriting T
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So, it was perfectly fine for men to cheat, but women were supposed to know their place and be content?What kind of twisted logic is that?"I'll pretend I didn't see what happened today, but you need to take care of it."Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Belinda added, "Oh, and didn't you mention dropping out of school?""Yeah, I did.""Well, since you've already dropped out, there's no point worrying about school anymore. "As the wife of the Lodge family, you'll still get that certificate, whether you go to school or not," Belinda said."But, Mrs. Lodge Senior...""Just do as I say. All you need to focus on is winning Brian's heart. Forget about everything else. Besides, you're practically married now. It would be absurd for you to still be in school." Belinda's tone was commanding.Though Ariana felt a surge of dissatisfaction, she knew she had no choice but to comply.Without Belinda's protection, the Torrey family would be left vulnerable if Brian decided to t
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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
