Chapter 166

“Yeah,” Ariana replied, nodding “Why else would I be here?”

Brian had expected her to at least explain why she had gotten into Victor’s car the night before. But to his surprise, Ariana seemed completely indifferent, showing no intention of offering her fiance any explanation.

The thought made Brian feel inexplicably stifled. Then again, he reminded himself that if he had decided to distance himself from his feelings for Ariana, he shouldn’t let her actions affect his emotions anymore.

With a cold demeanor, he said, “You can leave now.”

Ariana didn’t bother questioning his abrupt mood shift. She simply turned and walked out.

Outside, Emily watched her leave and couldn’t help but sweat nervously.

Did Ms. Torrey really not notice that Mr. Lodge was upset? Anyone else would have sensed that something was off, right?

Ariana drove straight to the Lodge residence.

Ime

warmly opened the door and said, “Ms. Torrey, Mr. Lodge instructed me to

Ariana replied

door opened, Igor bolted forward, desperate to escape, only to be

the dark, airless basement for an entire day, Igor had no strength left to resist.

me out of here!”

appearance, she could tell exactly how miserable his time in the basement had been.

never faced real hardship in life, a single day in the dark, airless basement must have felt like

It’s not impossible,” Ariana said, looking down at him with a cold smile. “If you can promise me you’ll never repeat this behavior, turn yourself in to the police after your birthday banquet, and swear to stop scheming for the

to everything! Just let

agreed to anything. His only thought was to escape

tossing a

up to pick it up and signed it hastily. Satisfied with his compliance, Ariana turned to Francine and said, “I’ll take him with

Ms. Torrey.”

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