Chapter: 751

It was clear to her that Darian and Jasper were blind to this fact.

Otherwise, they would have been suspicious of the body’s identity and would not have flaunted their joy in front of her.

Furthermore, the timeline Darian had constructed of the event seemed faulty to her. He said the tragic accident happened two days ago, early in the morning. But Theodore was right next to her, sound asleep at that time.

It appeared that neither Darian nor Jasper knew about Theodore’s secret trip to the town.

A phrase, echoing in Ariana’s mind like a cryptic mantra, was Theodore’s consistent “wait a little Longer.”

He spoke these words as if they were a promise of an approaching resolution. Had this been the end he had hinted at? Now, looking back, she realized these words were seeds of something bigger; Theodore was orchestrating a plan.

had certainly staged his own death, but Ariana was left grappling with

in on Theodore’s secret plan and who was

a fire of anger

disassociate herself from his ploy, she was too entwined to do so. Theodore had left her in the lurch, clueless! Was he confident in her

a huff, Ariana pushed the bowl of chicken soup away and absent-mindedly

to gamble

the abandoned chicken soup; she felt a tinge of reluctance to waste it. But someone grieving couldn’t be seen enjoying a hearty meal. If she had to play a part, she

and helplessness washed over Ariana as she thought of Theodore’s audacity.

wild card that could potentially expose his charade. Yet, he had

spill the beans upon realizing the truth? That she might proclaim to all that the body in the morgue wasn’t

check, or did he trust her ability to

of thought. In an instant, Ariana painted herself into a picture of despair, lying down wordlessly, her gaze lost in the distance

she couldn’t let her guard down, unsure if any of Theodore’s foes were watching her under the radar. Whenever others were around,

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