Chapter 304

Chloe glanced at the red bills in her hand, then finally relented. “Fine, she can stay one more night. But she needs to be out by tomorrow morning! My apartment isn’t some cheap motel for just anyone to stay in. I don’t need bad luck ruining my place!”

The surrounding neighbors whispered among themselves, throwing glances full of disdain at Ariana. In their eyes, she was far from a respectable woman.

Ariana found the whole scene amusing. She hadn’t even cared for the luxury apartment Brian had arranged for her, let alone this run–down complex.

Without another word, she pulled out her phone and dialed the police’s number. The crisp, distinct sound of the dial tones filled the air, making everyone around them pause.

Chloe’s face twisted in anger when she realized Ariana was calling the police. “Oh, you wanna call the cops? Great! I should’ve reported you first–for prostitution! Look at this crazy woman, everyone! Can you believe this? She’s actually calling the police on me!”

“Ariana! Ariana!”

Fiona hurried to Ariana’s side, trying to play peacemaker. “Let’s not make a big deal out of this. It’s just a small misunderstanding. For my sake, can you just let it go? Besides, calling the police might not be good for you either…

crowd more convinced that Ariana was guilty of something.

her arm, Ariana subtly pulled her arm away. “I don’t remember having a cousin like you. Ms. Piper, aren’t you flattering yourself a

tone made the crowd immediately turn against her.

you! She even paid to smooth things over for

is? Acting all high and mighty like people are dying to be related

helping you, and you treat them like trash? You should be kicked

grew louder, merging into a storm of judgment and

the

calm voice came from the other end. “Hello, this is the police. How can we

has been broken into, my belongings have been tampered with, and my reputation has

the line hesitated for a moment. It wasn’t every day that someone called the

woman someone important?

watching neighbors exchanged confused glances. Calling the police was one thing–but asking for the chief? Did she

occupied and not at the station. However, we’ll dispatch officers to

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