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.

left grappling with the question of why, still uncertain of

dark about who was in on Theodore’s secret plan and

fire of anger

wanted to disassociate herself from his ploy, she was too entwined to do so. Theodore

of chicken

and she couldn’t afford to gamble with trust. She had

of reluctance to waste it. But someone grieving couldn’t be seen enjoying a hearty meal. If she had to play a part,

washed over Ariana as she thought of Theodore’s audacity. His plan probably didn’t account

charade. Yet, he had plowed on with his plan, leaving her none the

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

trust her to keep her emotions in check, or did

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

unsure if any of Theodore’s foes were watching her under the radar. Whenever others were around, she had to put

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