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

“Ms. Torrey, Mr. Lodge

Ariana replied calmly.

opened, Igor bolted forward, desperate

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

Get me out of here!” he screamed hysterically.

hit Ariana immediately. Coupled with Igor’s disheveled appearance, she could tell exactly how miserable his time in the basement had been.

real hardship in life, a single day in the dark, airless

this behavior, turn yourself in to the police after your birthday banquet, and swear to stop scheming for the family inheritance, then I’ll let you go.”

everything! Just let

agreed to anything. His

nothing. Sign this first,” Ariana said, tossing a contact onto

reading the contents. He scrambled 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.

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