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Ariana had no intention of responding to Gwen's accusations. Gwen, however, thought of the one million dollars
she had given Ariana as part of the dowry. In her rage, she lunged forward and grabbed Ariana by the neck. Her
bloodshot eyes were filled with fury. “Giveback the money | gave you! Hand it over! Now!”
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Ariana laughed. She shook Gwen's hands off, sending her falling to the ground. “Ms. Lambert, you who said that
women are bound to marry someday and to consider the dowry as an early gift. We even signed a contract. How
could you expectto return it just because you say so?”
Ariana flexed her injured hand and smiled. “I'm also upset bout Mr. Lodge calling off the engagement, what's
done is done. Ms. Lambert, | suggest you... accept it
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but
Without Brian as her future son-in-law, Gwen could no longer flaunt her power or authority over others. Ariana
found this outcsatisfying.
Most importantly, Gwen couldn't repay the 90-million-dollar high-interest loan she had taken without Brian. As
Ariana went upstairs, Gwen let loose a string of insults. Do you think you'd have made it this far without me?
First, you went after your brother, and now you've turned on me! How can someone be so ungrateful? | don’t
care what
hear me, Ariana Torrey?” | have to do, but you'd better beg Mr. Lodge to take you back! Do you
No matter how loudly Gwen ranted, Ariana ignored her completely.
Once she returned to her room, Ariana grinned.
Today was her first day of separating herself from Brian. While the process had been challenging, it was still a
solid start.
Knowing Brian, he wouldn't let her go so easily. But no matter, she just needed to endure it. Once Brian's anger
subsided, he would probably lose all interest in her.
With that thought, Ariana prepared to rest.
Just then, a commotion erupted outside her door.
“Mr. Lodge!” Gwen's voice caught Ariana’s attention immediately.
Before she could figure out what was happening, Brian was already making his way up the stairs. “Ariana Torrey!
Get out here!”
With a loud bang, Brian slammed her bedroom door open.
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Ariana frowned at him. “Mr. Lodge, this is a woman's bedroom. Isn't it inappropriate to barge in this late at night?
Brian was enraged. For a fleeting moment, Ariana wondered what he was so angry about this time. Before she
could say anything, Brian grabbed her arm and dragged her out of the room.
“Brian! What are you doing? Let go of me!” Ariana’s face fell as his grip tightened, worsening the injuries on her
hand from earlier that day.
“Brian! | said let go of me!” No matter how much she struggled or yelled, Brian remained stoic as he pulled her
along.
As they descended the stairs, Ariana stumbled and nearly fell headfirst.
Brian didn’t even glance back at her. Under Gwen's stunned gaze, he dragged Ariana straight out of the Torrey
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residence.
“Brian! You!” Before Ariana could finish her sentence, Bria suddenly flung