Chapter 17
“So, does that mean we have no deal?” Ariana asked.
“What do you think?” Brian snapped.
Ariana knew that Brian wasn’t someone who took her threats seriously. The only reason why she came over today was to remind him that she had her boundaries as well.
Even the tamest of dogs wouldn’t hesitate to attack when faced with danger–what more herself? Furthermore, she wasn’t going to be a pushover.
“Want to make a bet, Mr. Lodge?”
“What bet?”
“I bet that you’ll meet your downfall very soon if you continue working against me.”
Brian didn’t respond.
Ariana got to her feet and turned to leave. At the door, she paused for a bit and said, “By the way, Mr. Lodge, 1 forgot to tell you that I haven’t told your grandmother that you’ve been targeting me. Do you want to guess whose side she’ll take once I tell her afterward?”
“Ariana Torrey!”
“Brian Lodge, the fact that I haven’t told her that you’re targeting the Torreys shows that I’m being sincere here. You’d better stop it with your stupid games. I’m never going to submit to you. Also, trust me, you’ll be meeting your demise this year!”
“You!”
Ariana then walked out of Brian’s bedroom, not forgetting to shut the door behind her.
Brian felt a stuffy feeling in his chest. How dare Ariana threaten her and then curse him that he was going to meet his downfall soon?
Was she doing this just to get his attention?
Over his dead body!
That evening, Ariana went back to her home and saw that the living room lights were on. As soon as she stepped in, she heard Gwen laughing and saying, “Just treat this as your own home. There’s no need to be shy. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like for dinner. I’ll make it for you!”
“Thank you, Aunt Gwen,” the young lady said with a blush
When Ariana went in, Gwen just glanced briefly at her before dropping the smile on her face. “You’re finally back now, Ms. Torrey? Where the fuck did you go this time?”
Ariana was long used to Gwen’s sharp tongue. She just looked at the young lady sitting on the couch.
The young lady looked no older than 20 years old and had a refreshing aura to her. She had fox like eyes, a slim body, and looked quite pretty overall.
Most importantly, although her facial features didn’t look like it, her style and appearance looked very similar to Evelyn’s.
+25 BONUS
Arana ked, “Who’s this?”
“Your cousin. She’s been living in the country. I told her to stay with us for a few days.”
Gwen then turned to address the young lady. “Fifi, greet your cousin, Ariana.”
“Hi, Ariana,” the young lady greeted bashfully. “My name is Fiona Piper.”
Gwen had already told her earlier that she would be living life just like Ariana as long as she listened to Gwen Fiona was unable to stop herself from admiring Ariana, who seemed to shine and sparkle in her eyes.
“I was just about to bring it up with you,” Gwen said, turning to Ariana. “You’re from Glea College, aren’t you? Use your connections to get your cousin into the school At least you can both look out for each other.”
Gwen said it as if it was the easiest thing in the world.
Anyone knew that Glea College in Gleason was the most prestigious college that ranked top among other institutions in the country. Besides having insanely costly tuition fees, only the smartest and most talented people were accepted there
How could Gwen just tell Ariana to use her connections to get Fiona into the college?
Ariana chuckled coldly and said, “I don’t have any cousins of the sort. Ms. Lambert, before inviting your relatives
home.” ever in the future, I’d appreciate it if you could let me know ahead of time. I hate having outsiders in my
Gwen was mad when she heard this. “Ariana! This is your cousin! She’s not an outsider! I’m telling you, I already promised Fifi that she’s going to Glea College, so you should get her in whether by hook or by crook!”
