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.”

Theodore’s caustic wit amusing

so she forced a smile and

family since she married me. As a result, her assets are now

power to make Glenda cave in, even though he

her part of the family property.

much property left…” Glenda’s attempts to resist Theodore’s frightening gaze quickly crumbled, and she reluctantly added, “We can

was merely stalling for time, hoping to

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

folders from his leather briefcase.

the real estate left by

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

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