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…

deliberately vague wording only made the crowd more convinced that Ariana was guilty

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 bit too

the crowd immediately turn

trying to help you! She even paid to smooth things

she think she is? Acting all high and mighty like

you treat them like

voices around her grew louder, merging into a storm of judgment and

the call connected.

came from the other end. “Hello, this is the police. How can we assist you?”

been tampered with, and my reputation has been slandered.

It wasn’t every day that someone called the emergency line and demanded to speak to the

this woman someone important?

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

occupied and not at the

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