However, Ariana was not willing to trust Glendaâs words.
âNo need,â she said firmly.
âIâll do it myself.
â She was determined to ensure that all of her and her motherâs possessions were returned to her safe and sound.
Glenda, intimidated by Theodoreâs earlier display of power, could only comply as Ariana went to her room to pack up.
As Ariana packed, she suddenly felt something obstruct her foot.
Looking down, she was startled to find the wheel of Theodoreâs wheelchair, only to realize that he had silently entered the room behind her.
âSorry, I didnât see you.
â Quickly stepping back, Ariana apologized for the unintentional collision.
As she peered around the room, she realized that Theodoreâs assistant had not followed him in, leaving them alone in the enclosed space.
Her heart raced with uncertainty, unsure of what to expect next.
Arianaâs voice faltered as she spoke.
âThank you for coming here today.
â
Theodore glanced at her and said nothing.
Although he was cold and gloomy, he was undeniably handsome.
Feeling shy, Ariana looked away.
She quickly added, âI know you donât appreciate my presence, so I promise not to disturb you in the future.
But if thereâs anything you need, please donât hesitate to call me.
Theodore let out a derisive snort.
âYouâre thanking me too soon.
Remember, Iâm not helping you out of the kindness of my heart.
Itâs in my best interest to make sure you get what youâre entitled to.
Did you not read the contract carefully before you signed it?â
Arianaâs heart sank as she wondered what she might have missed.
âWhat are you talking about?â
In haste, she extracted the bulky file from her bag and rapidly flipped through the pages.
Earlier, overwhelmed with delight at the thought that Theodore had come to assist her, Ariana had foolishly signed the document without thoroughly examining it.
It wasnât until this moment that she realized that she had signed yet another gift agreement that stated that everything she owned would now belong to Theodore.
The attorney had already left with a signed copy to have it registered, and it was now far too late to reverse her error.
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A wave of absurdity washed over her as she felt both rage and amusement simultaneously Just as she had dealt with her wicked stepmother and half-sister, she had now been ensnared in Theodoreâs trap.
Ariana tossed the document aside, casting a cold glare at Theodore.
âYou donât have to resort to such dirty tactics.
All I want is my motherâs belongings.
Iâll give you my part of the Edwards familyâs property.
â
âThe assets, including your motherâs belongings, are already mine,â Theodore responded coldly, his hand resting on the wheelchairâs armrest.
How audacious of him!
Ariana was so outraged she could hardly speak.
She took a deep breath to steady herself and tried to reason with him in a calm tone.
âI know youâre not interested in those things.
What is it that you want?â
âBeg me and make me happy.
â Theodore looked at Ariana indifferently, like a haughty and ruthless monarch.
Their eyes met, and emotions flared.
Ariana averted her gaze and uttered two words stoically.
âPlease, sir.
â
âIs that how one begs?â Theodore furrowed his brows in displeasure.
His conduct was as haughty as his demeanor.
There was a prolonged silence before Ariana smiled.