Semua Bab The Revenge of Ariana's Love : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Ariana felt her heartbeat quicken as Leonard looked at her deeply. The air between them seemed to tighten, as if something was unspoken but felt so real. "I protected you because I..." Leonard hung on his words, making Ariana even more curious. Because of what? Because of their plan? Or was there another, deeper reason? However, before Leonard could continue, the vibrating sound of the cell phone in his pocket broke the tension between them. He sighed softly, then picked up his phone. His face turned serious when he saw the name on the screen. "I have to pick this up," he said briefly before walking away. Ariana nodded wordlessly. Once Leonard had gone to his office, she pressed her temples together, trying to make sense of everything that had just happened. Nathaniel was clearly not going to stay silent, and his threat from earlier was still ringing in his ears. You will suffer more living with Leonard Sinclair. Those words made her feel uncomfortable. Nathaniel was cunning, bu

Ariana held her phone tightly, her gaze not leaving the message she had just received. Langford Hotel. It wasn't just any hotel-it was one of the luxury hotels often used by high-end businessmen for secret meetings. The fact that the sender of the message chose that place made Ariana even more suspicious. Who was this person? What did he know about Leonard? Ariana looked over to Leonard's open study door. The man was now busy with his laptop, his fingers moving over the keyboard with incredible speed. He seemed focused, as if he didn't realize how many questions were filling Ariana's head right now. If she asked Leonard directly, would she get an honest answer? No, she wouldn't. So far, Leonard had never given her any reason to doubt his intentions. But isn't that what makes things even scarier? When someone is too perfect, too trustworthy, there's often something hidden underneath. Ariana swallowed. There was only one way to find out the truth-she had to go to the Langford Hote

However, in her heart, she knew that Leonard was testing her. He wouldn't just give him important information. She had to be smarter, more cunning than Leonard to uncover the truth that had been hidden. That night, Ariana sat in her study with the documents she had stolen from Leonard's office spread out on the table. She read each sheet carefully, trying to find an opening she could exploit. Her eyes suddenly widened when she saw one document that bore Darinna's signature. This was proof that Leonard and Darinna were indeed working together. But what was even more shocking was the amount of money that was being funneled into a hidden account in the name of someone she was familiar with - her stepmother who had abandoned her after the death of her father. Ariana's blood froze. Suddenly, all those bad memories invaded her mind. When her biological father went bankrupt and lost everything, when her family was destroyed by Darinna, and when her mother married a man who was only after

Ariana felt a chill run through her body as Leonard kissed her cheek. The man's lips touched her skin gently, but Ariana knew full well that Leonard's every move was calculated. He was no longer just a loving lover-he was a predator watching his prey. After making sure Leonard was asleep, Ariana quietly left the room. Her steps were light as she made her way to her office. She had to make sure all the evidence remained safe. She opened her desk drawer, retrieving the envelope Nathaniel had given her. Her eyes scanned through each page, making sure all the information was still complete. Illegal transactions, fictitious accounts, and Leonard's involvement in various corruption projects - it was all there. But suddenly, his heart stopped beating. Her other desk drawer... was open. Ariana was sure that she had always locked it. She swallowed, trying to calm herself. She could have forgotten, she could have been careless. But her gut feeling told her something different. Someone had

Ariana sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers tightly gripping the test pack she had just used. The two red lines clearly visible there made her body feel weak. Pregnant. Her blood rushed, her mind spinning rapidly. This was not part of her plan. She had prepared every step to bring Leonard down, but now-everything was more complicated. Her hand shook as she placed the test pack on the bedside table. She should have felt happy. Once, she had wanted a child. She imagined building a family with someone who loved her. But not like this. Not with Leonard. Ariana rubbed her face, trying to calm herself. This pregnancy could be both an advantage and a disadvantage. If Leonard knew, he might use it as a tool to bind her tighter. But if Ariana hid it, how long could she go without getting caught? The sound of approaching footsteps made her flinch. Quickly, she grabbed the test pack and shoved it into a drawer before the bedroom door opened. Leonard stood there, wearing a black shirt