“What are you doing?” Without warning, Theodore’s voice echoed through the living room, causing Ariana to jump and almost drop her phone.

She scrambled to put it away as he appeared behind her like a ghost. Trying to hide her unease, she rose from the sofa and chided him, “Why must you sneak up on people like that? It’s beyond frightening.”

Theodore’s frown deepened as he sneered at her. “If you didn’t do anything wrong, you wouldn’t feel guilty,” he stated coldly, making Ariana roll her eyes inwardly.

As she prepared to leave, Theodore wheeled himself over to her with a casual air, his handsome features indifferent. He sized her up as though choosing an inconsequential item.

Despite Ariana’s composure, she couldn’t shake the feeling of unease his gaze brought upon her.

“What’s that in your hand?” Theodore demanded abruptly, his piercing gaze trained on her.

Ariana froze, realizing that she still clutched the business card in her hand. Hastily, she balled it up and tossed it into the nearby wastebasket, feigning nonchalance. “Nothing, just an advertisement flier that was handed to me while I was out,” she replied, hoping her voice didn’t betray her nervousness.

today?” he

to suppress her guilt, she

was taken aback by her concern, and a rare smile graced his lips. His response, however,

leaving Ariana feeling unsure of what to

further, as she was certain she would have

unexpected exchange left Ariana feeling uneasy and out of

room, Ariana was eager to check the results of the interview

the short, polite message of rejection, her heart sank.

interested in her. She was back to her unlucky life, and failure was just a part of

next morning, Ariana went down for breakfast and saw that Darian and Jasper

Theodore and

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