Theodore turned to Ariana and asked, “Is she really your sister?”

“half-sister.” Despite her reluctance to acknowledge the familial connection, Ariana nodded her head affirmatively.

But before she could utter another word, Theodore let out an audible sigh and made a disparaging comment. He muttered, “So ugly.”

The tension in the room heightened to levels unknown, and Brielle’s seething rage was almost palpable. Her hands were balled into tight fists, and her nails were digging deep into her palms.

She couldn’t believe that Theodore was coming to Ariana’s defense. After all, Jasper had claimed that Theodore was planning to divorce Ariana.

Glenda struggled to understand what was happening and reluctantly spoke up. “Theodore, I’m glad you’ve awoken. As her mother, I’m relieved to know that you’ll be taking care of Ariana from now on.”

Theodore’s voice was icy as he replied, “Mother? Ariana informed me that her mother passed away a long time ago.”

laugh. She found Theodore’s caustic wit amusing when it was directed at someone other than

so she forced a smile

a member of the Anderson family since she married me. As a result, her assets are now mine as well. It’s best to distinguish

make Glenda cave in, even though he hadn’t raised his

was helping her to retrieve her part of the family property. She was unsure of how

to resist Theodore’s frightening gaze quickly crumbled, and she reluctantly added, “We can cooperate and involve a lawyer for the accounting, if

Glenda spoke, Ariana knew she was merely stalling for time,

wasn’t fooled. “That won’t be necessary. I’ve already consulted my lawyers beforehand,” he said with

brandishing two thick folders from his leather briefcase. He extended one to Glenda and Brielle,

estate left by her father. Our legal team has already confirmed the details with the late Mr. Edwards’

they scrutinized the papers, Glenda’s and Brielle’s complexions

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