บททั้งหมดของ The Revenge of Ariana's Love : บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Darinna glances at her reflection in the large mirror of the hotel room. The tight black dress that wraps around her body makes her look perfect-deadly and seductive at the same time. Her red lips curved in a satisfied smile. Tonight, she had to make sure Leonard fell into her trap. She picked up her cell phone and typed a short message. "I'm in the Presidential Suite, waiting for you. Don't bore me." No mention of his name, no additional details. Just a short message that was enough to lure Leonard in. She knew he was smart enough to recognize the hidden temptation behind her words. It didn't take long before her phone vibrated. A reply from Leonard appeared on the screen. "Don't get your hopes up, darling. I'm not easily trapped." Darinna gave a small smile. Of course Leonard would play hardball at first. But she knew the man's weakness. Leonard always wanted to control the situation, and that was where she would hit him hard. She poured some red wine into a crystal glass, the

The apartment door opened quickly. Leonard stepped inside, closing it again carefully before rushing inside. His breathing was a little heavy, not because he was tired, but because his mind was still racing. However, as soon as his eyes caught the figure of Ariana sitting on the sofa, wearing a loose nightgown with a growing belly, all the heaviness in his mind seemed to evaporate. Ariana turned to him, a gentle smile gracing her face. "You're home." Without answering, Leonard approached and pulled her into a hug. He kissed her forehead for a long time, savoring the warmth of the woman carrying their child. "How's the baby?" Leonard's voice was low, almost a whisper in her ear. Ariana chuckled, enjoying the warmth of his attention. "He's doing well. He's moving quite actively today." Leonard looked down at Ariana's stomach, then knelt down in front of her, placing his hand there tenderly. "Hey, kiddo, don't trouble your mom too much, okay?" he whispered with a small smile on his

The camera flashes are relentless as Darinna stands at the podium, sweeping the room with a confident gaze. She knew exactly how to capture the media's attention - a sweet smile, an expression as if she were the victim, and words carefully crafted to shape the narrative in her favor. Leonard stood a few meters away from her, his hands clenched at his sides. He had to restrain himself from getting emotional in front of the reporters. "Thank you for coming," Darinna's voice was soft, but sharp. "I just want to set the record straight on the rumors. My relationship with Leonard Windsor is not just cheap gossip. We have a long history together, and... I can't deny that there are still feelings between us." The room immediately became boisterous. Reporters whispered to each other, while several cameras panned directly into Leonard's face to capture his reaction. Damn it! Leonard stepped forward, trying to cushion the impact of the statement. "Stop playing games, Darinna. You know very

Ariana sat on the sofa with her body stiff. Her hands were still resting on her growing belly, as if seeking protection from the reality that had just hit her. Leonard could not prove that Darinna was lying. In front of him, Lily was still standing with an innocent face, as if she didn't understand the quarrel that was going on between the adults around her. Meanwhile, Darinna seemed content to see Ariana's shock and confusion. Leonard himself stood by the door, hands clenched, the expression on his face hard to guess. There was anger, there was frustration, but there was also something else-something Ariana couldn't read. Ariana took a deep breath, trying to control her emotions. She looked at Leonard with eyes that were beginning to heat up. "Answer me honestly, Leonard," she said, her voice trembling. "If this child is really yours... why won't you admit it?" Leonard closed his eyes, as if holding something back. Then he opened his eyes and looked at Ariana seriously. "I never

The night was getting late, but Ariana was still sitting on the edge of the bed with a blank stare. The light from the bed lamp shone on her tired-looking face, making faint shadows on the walls of the room. Leonard sat beside her, silent. He could feel the tension hanging between them like a fine thread ready to break at any moment. He wanted to speak, wanted to calm her down, but he also knew that no words could instantly heal the wounds in Ariana's heart. Ariana let out a long breath, then bowed her head. "Leo, I have something to ask you." Leonard turned his head, looking at her with concern. "Ask anything, darling." Ariana bit her lower lip, hesitating before finally saying, "Do you really hate baby girls?" Leonard's heart felt like a sledgehammer. He hadn't expected the question to come so soon. "No," he answered quickly, but Ariana's eyes were still filled with doubt. "You don't have to lie," she continued. "Darinna said you rejected Lily because she's a girl. Yo