Chapter 99

“What on earth are you talking about, Mr. Lodge?”

Ariana looked at Brian with an innocent expression. “I was in the middle of a perfectly good shower when you barged in. How exactly is that my fault?”

“You…”

Brian’s words faltered as he stared at her.

Wrapped in a towel, Ariana’s long, slender legs were on full display. Her wet hair spilled over one shoulder, and droplets of water clung to her collarbone, creating an undeniably captivating sight.

Noticing his intense gaze, Ariana tightened her grip on the towel and asked, “Is there something you need, Mr. Lodge?”

“Why did you rip the uniform?”

Faced with Brian’s accusation, Ariana feigned innocence. “Rip what? Mr. Lodge, I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Brian’s voice turned cold. “Don’t play dumb, Ariana. What were you trying to prove by tearing the uniform? Was it rebellion? Or were you just trying to get my attention?”

Ariana replied, maintaining her act of confusion, “I

seen any maid’s uniform. If you’re going to frame me, at least

guilt, Brian

her arm, he pulled her downstairs, his grip tightening as

the ground floor, they found Avery still gathering the torn pieces

in tatters. Ariana glanced at them and said firmly, “I didn’t rip these.”

clearly did!”

I saw Ms. Torrey cut these clothes with my

composed and replied, “You can testify? You’re the one accusing me. Why

I damaged these clothes, you’ll need another witness, won’t

Mr. Lodge. Ms. Torrey must be making this up out of fear of your

believe me, we can check

confidence grew. “Fine! Let’s check it! But Ms. Torrey, don’t regret this. You’re digging your

Brian, who remained impassive.

and ordered, “Go check the surveillance footage.”

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