as she spoke. "Thank you

hough he was cold and gloomy, he was undeniab

e, so I promise not to disturb you in the future. But if t

ing you out of the kindness of my heart. It's in my best interest to make sure you get

ered what she might have missed

lky file from her bag and rapi

Theodore had come to assist her, Ariana had foolishl

e had signed yet another gift agreement that stated t

ned copy to have it registered, and it w

ement simultaneously. Just as she had dealt with her wicked stepmo

ou don't have to resort to such dirty tactics. All I want is my mother

s, are already mine," Theodore responded coldl

acious

h to steady herself and tried to reason with him in a calm tone. "I

e looked at Ariana indifferently, l

et, and emot

and uttered two words

owed his brows in displeasure. His co

nged silence befo

toward Theodore, and asked, "How w

y on Theodore's chest, and

een relaxed on the armrests of t

them. Ariana's alluring scent enveloped Theodore. Her hand trailed from his chest to

le. His gaze was cold. "Is that all you've

he contours of his body with a tantalizing touch. "But

Ariana's chin. "Well then," he said resolutely, "since you

lack of interest. The silence between them was broken by the soun

spread across Ariana's face, and she tilted her head

obbing with the pain. He pushed Ariana a

, her eyes flashing with resen

r packed suitcase, and strutte

t he pushed his wheelchair forwar

entrance of the Edwards family's house

ld

ielle. She detected the glint of jealousy and resentment i

been infatuated with Jasper for three years. She was head-over-heels in love with him!