“Let me check. Does it hurt?” Simon poked around.
“Ouch! Stop… Don’t touch ine there!” Ariana felt Intense sureness in her back and waist, especially for being
dropped onto the bed by Victor. It felt like her injuries had worsened.
Simon examined her back carefully. After a moment, he said, “It’s not a big deal. You just accidentally hit your bones. It’ll get better after some rest.”
“I thought I was going to die at Victor’s hands.” Ariana glared at Victor, who stood silently nearby.
Simon adjusted his glasses. “Why on earth were you drinking?”
“…I couldn’t sleep,” Ariana replied, her tone laced with guilt.
She couldn’t admit that she had nightmares and was too scared to fall asleep. That would be too embarrassing
“I see. So Victor taught you that, right?” Simon glanced at Mctor and continued, “You know she’s a woman. Stop using the same methods you use on men. Women’s bodies are more delicate than men’s. What are you going to do if you break her? Are you going to make up for it for the rest of your life?”
Victor fell silent.
Ariana stared at Simon before asking, “Dr. Finch, can I ask you something?”
“What is it?” Simon was curious.
“Does Victor have some kind of hidden medical condition?” Ariana turned to him.
“What nonsense! Victor doesn’t have any medical conditions!” Simon was perplexed.
“Then is he unable to get married?” Ariana asked again.
“Actually… Victor is wealthy, powerful, and good–looking Rich and handsome bachelors like him are rare. It’s just that… He’s a bit too intimidating, so no woman dares to approach him,” Simon explained awkwardly.
“Oh, that explains it.” Ariana nodded.
Simon paused. “Explains what?”
“It explains why you’re so eager to match me with Mr. Smith. You’re afraid he won’t be able to get married, right? “Ariana was confident.
Neither Ariana nor Simon noticed Victor’s unpleasant expression.
It was already 4:00 am, and the effects of the alcohol on Ariana had mostly worn off.
Thinking about her embarrassing tantrum around Victor earlier, Ariana couldn’t help but smack herself.
She had gone too far this time. It might have been fine if it were someone else. But why did it have to be Victor?
She reminded herself that Victor would side with Evelyn in the future. He was someone she couldn’t get close to, much less offended.
Meanwhile, back in the study, Victor sat in deep thought.
Simon said, “Ms. Torrey is quite interesting. How could you be so heartless to a delicate girl? Hey, Victor, I’m talking to you.”
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“She just said I have ulterior motives and thinks I’m using her to deal with Brian.” Victor huffed.
“What? She figured it out?” Simon immediately sat up from the couch, alarmed. “Or… Has she become clever enough to suspect our intentions?”
“She said my original target should’ve been Evelyn, not her” Victor started.
The more Simon listened, the more shocked he became. How could Arlana possibly know about Victor’s plans and thoughts?
“What happened next?” Simon pressed.
Victor paused for a moment. “She said I’m madly in love with Evelyn, and everything I’m doing is just to be with her.”
“What kind of nonsense is that?” Simon was flabbergasted
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