âShut up, Theodore! Canât you act your age for once?â she scolded him.
Arianaâs face flushed with embarrassment as she clamped her hand over
Theodoreâs mouth, silencing his taunts.
As she removed her hand, she quickly realized the reason behind his behavior and checked her phone.
Sure enough, there was a call from an unknown number that lasted only a few seconds.
Arianaâs intuition told her it was Tyler, as she had given him her number earlier that day.
It all made sense now why Theodore was acting out.
With a gentle cough, Ariana shifted her gaze toward Theodore, who appeared perturbed, and spoke softly.
âThe person you heard on the phone is Tyler Brewer, Bettyâs younger brother.
Iâm going to sign a contract with him.
Heâs been through a lot lately.
His sister had attempted suicide a few days ago, but fortunately, she was saved.
Concerned for his familyâs wellbeing, I gave him my number, thinking he might require my assistance.
â
Theodoreâs previously cold face softened a little, but his voice still held a hint of despondency.
âBut isnât it too familiar for him to call you by your name so sweetly?
Youâll be his leader.
â
Ariana rolled her eyes and brushed off his concern.
âItâs not a big deal, and Iâm not his leader.
Weâll work together.
Youâre just making a mountain out of a molehill.
â
Theodore remained uneasy, his discomfort palpable.
After a few moments of silence, he issued a stern warning.
âRemember, until weâre officially divorced, you are still my wife.
And that means youâre forbidden from getting involved with other menâ¦â
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âFine.
Then letâs get a divorce.
â
Ariana didnât hesitate to cut Theodore off before he could finish his words.
Theodoreâs jaw clenched as he glared at her.
âWhat are you talking about?â
Arianaâs heart was pounding nervously as she stared at Theodoreâs darkened face.
She could feel his tense arms around her, but she mustered the courage to break free.
Thoughts of Helen gave her strength as she stood up for herself.
âYou know exactly what Iâm talking about.
Iâm sick and tired of this.
You took a woman home to live with you, but you donât allow me to get involved with other men? And you have the nerve to interrogate me first?â
As Ariana continued to speak, her voice became increasingly despondent and tears began to well up in her eyes.
The thought of Helenâs attitude toward her only added to her distress.
Observing her sadness, Theodoreâs brow furrowed in confusion.
âAre you talking about Helen?â he asked.
Ariana shot him a disdainful look without saying anything.
Theodore looked at her and explained seriously, âI assure you, I only treat Helen as a younger sister.
â
âI donât think so,â Ariana retorted coldly.
Suddenly, Theodoreâs expression shifted, his eyebrows raised as if he had an epiphany.
âAh, I see,â he said with a smirk.
âAre you jealous?â ©
As Theodore observed Arianaâs anger and realized her jealousy, a smirk played on his lips.