Chapter 549:
It was obvious that she was referring to the fireworks show and the public congratulations from the Free company earlier that night. A shadow passed over Claudius’ face. Mariana always knew exactly where to hit where it hurt most.
“Mind your own business,” Claudius said, grabbing her wrist and tugging her away from the crowd.
He fixed her with a sharp glare, his voice low and edged with warning. “You’re not planning to cause a scene, are you?”
Claudius, unlike everyone else in the room, was fully aware of what had truly happened at the Cooper Group gala. And, more than anyone, he understood the real Mariana.
To the outside world, Mariana appeared to be the perfect, gentle daughter, cherished by her family. But behind closed doors, Mariana was nothing like the image she projected. She was fiercely stubborn and could throw a fit if things didn’t go her way. Worse yet, she had a long memory when it came to grudges, and she always made sure to settle the score.
Claudius hadn’t forgotten the chaos Mariana had caused after she lost Aurora Apparel Company to Maia in that infamous bet.
Mariana’s temper had exploded that night; she tore through her bedroom in a fit of rage, leaving the place looking like a disaster zone.
tone. Leaning in, he
her. Threats had never worked on Mariana. She had never taken orders from anyone, not even
cold sneer, Mariana pulled her arm free and snapped back, “Honestly, Claudius, if someone overheard you, they’d think I came here to pick a fight. With all these people around, what could I possibly do to her? I’m here for the gifts,
Mariana’s resentment toward Maia burned hotter than ever. Claudius’ instant fascination with Maia after only one meeting at the
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about Maia that had Claudius so completely
out but stopped herself. Instead, she flashed a sly smile and said casually, “Oh, by the way, did
immediately. “Stay out of my affairs, Mariana. This has
just shrugged, waving him off. “Whatever you say. Just
turned around and headed straight
center stage of the
sight of Mariana coming over and couldn’t help but raise an
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