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.

own death, but Ariana was left grappling with the

was in the dark about who was in on Theodore’s secret plan and who was clueless; she didn’t

a fire of

not caring whether or not she bought into his staged death, irked her. Even if she wanted to disassociate herself from his ploy, she was too entwined to do so. Theodore had left her

pushed the bowl of chicken

couldn’t afford to gamble with trust. She had to put on a mask

couldn’t be seen enjoying a hearty meal.

over Ariana as she thought of Theodore’s audacity. His plan probably

was now a wild card that could potentially expose his charade. Yet, he had plowed on with his plan,

he not worry that she might impulsively spill the beans upon realizing the truth? That she might proclaim

in check, or did he trust her ability

of thought. In an instant, Ariana painted herself into a picture of despair, lying down

let her guard down, unsure if any of Theodore’s foes were watching her

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