Sarah sent a bunch of angry messages, to vent her frustration.

The others also consoled Ariana. For her part, Sonia was fully aware of Sadie’s intense jealousy and hatred towards Ariana.

Her friends’ unconditional support warmed Ariana’s heart and raised her spirits somewhat.

Sonia’s comforting text helped her brace herself mentally. It was just the first round. She would have no problem outmaneuvering a petty schemer like Sadie.

Just then, a private message popped up on Ariana’s phone.

“Free to talk?”

wealthy friend. She hadn’t talked to the person since visiting the Fredrick estate and realizing

about Holden inevitably made Ariana think of Sadie, fueling

come before a short

“How’s Melon been recently?”

Ariana was too irritated to indulge in a chit chat

simply replied, “Not bad,” and

she was in a bad mood,

“Okay to call?”

wanted to decline, but

herself hesitant, staring at her phone screen, a whirlwind of emotions within

up her mind to answer, a soothing voice greeted her from the other end, causing her heart to take an unexpected emotional rollercoaster ride. It was a voice that tugged at her heartstrings, making her grip her dress’s hem in an unconscious display

depths of her mind, she whispered reassurances, “It’s not Theodore, but

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