Chapter 82

Upon hearing this, Gwen’s eyes widened. “Ariana! What do you mean by that?”

Everyone turned to look at Ariana.

Seeing this, John stepped forward and said, “Ms. Torrey, you’re still young. Mrs. Torrey is only trying to look out for the company’s best interests.”

Before John could finish, Ariana cut him off. “Mr. Wagner, of all people in this room, you’re the last one who should be defending her.”

“Ms. Torrey, what… What do you mean by that?” John asked, clearly confused.

Ariana smiled coldly. “I understand that family matters should remain private, and I had originally intended to tolerate this for Ms. Lambert’s sake. But you’ve all become so shameless, taking advantage of my patience. And now, you have the audacity to demand the company from me?”

“Ariana! You’re going too far!” Gwen protested, but Ariana merely gave Anna a subtle look.

Anna tapped a few keys on the computer, and the office surveillance footage appeared on the screen.

the midst of a passionate, secret affair at the

room was visibly

widow of their former boss behave so inappropriately with another man, their faces reflected expressions of

John had been an open secret within the company for

employees were aware of it, the higher–ups had remained

she watched the video. Pointing at Ariana, she could barely form a coherent

to wrong you. If you wanted a divorce and to stop being Mrs. Torrey, all you had to do was ask. There was no need for this despicable

voice was cold.

his knees. “Ms. Torrey! Ms. Torrey, it was just a momentary lapse in judgment! A brief

has already become an open secret in the company. I’ve turned a blind eye until now, out of respect for the past, but Ms. Lambert, you are no longer fit to

and executives gathered around, Ariana asked, “What do the rest of

of Carson, took a deep breath before speaking. “Mrs. Torrey, I believe

the company belongs to Ms. Torrey, Mrs. Torrey has no

but Mr. Wagner should be fired as well!”

erupted in a chorus

turned to John, who was on the verge of collapsing, and said, “Mr. Wagner, this

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