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.

attention of the guests shifted toward the

I expressed my commendation as I raised my glass of

Serene 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

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

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 trapped either way. As expected,

Serene

"Miss Forbes, 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 nothing about business, but since you have offered me this chance, I'll try

Fabian in the crowd, and hollered,

people. He sauntered over and stood still behind me.

of trouble. You can deal with it yourself or assign anyone in the company to do it. Don't disappoint Miss Forbes," I

case seriously. I also raised my volume so that