My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Emma scrunched her face in disgust at my ridiculous smile.

I couldn't control my laughter. Even if Emma didn't describe it, I could imagine how confused Aaron's expression was at that time. He had finally come across a tough opponent. He wanted to use the same tricks he played to drive Yana away, but Emma didn't fall for his schemes.

"Miss Reid."

All of a sudden, I heard a courteous voice, and my smile froze. I did not turn around until I completely wiped it off.

As expected, Serene Forbes finally approached me.

When our eyes met, the both of us maintained a perfect, polite smile. We looked like old friends who had been on good terms since forever. It was impossible to tell that we were love rivals instead.

the attention of the guests shifted toward the both of us as

expressed my commendation as I raised my

replied, without any hostility hidden beneath her smile. "Miss Reid, I heard you've started a law firm. Our company has encountered something problematic recently. I wonder if you'd like

a blessing or a curse, I couldn't avoid it. Although I managed to escape the siege of the media, I still had to face the gossip among the

I accepted the Forbes Group's request, it would mean that I couldn't compare to Serene, and that after leaving Hendrix, I now had to rely on the woman beside him for business. If I did not accept it, it would mean that I was petty, which would solidify the ugly rumors. I was

attack where it hurt the most. Now that Serene had delivered herself right to my door, she shouldn't

you are too polite to extend this opportunity to me. I have never been capable since young as I was under my grandmother's care. After marriage, I was shielded by my husband. And now, I can't live without the protection of the Reid family. I really know

looked up to search for Fabian in the crowd, and

people. He sauntered over and stood still behind me. "Miss Reid, what can I do

Forbes has a little bit of trouble. You can deal with it yourself or assign anyone in

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