âObviously.
With my stunning looks, I donât have to worry about filming,â Brielle gloated, losing herself in the moment.
âEver heard of Edgar Benton? Heâs an up-and-coming director, and heâs been working on this project for years.
â
Ariana listened attentively, a smile on her face, never interrupting.
Suddenly, Brielleâs eyes widened as she accused, âAre you trying to pump me for information?â
She nearly spilled everything.
Last time, sheâd mentioned her role in Half of My Country, and Ariana took advantage of this information to cause her trouble, earning her a harsh reprimand from Jasper.
âYouâve finally learned your lesson and wised up a bit,â Ariana remarked coolly, her smile vanishing.
Fuming, Brielle scrambled for a retort to alleviate her embarrassment.
She snickered and mocked, âAriana, your love life may be a mess, but at least your career is flourishing.
Mr.
Anderson has a new flame now, and heâs forgotten about you, his wife.
â
Sheâd relished the news of Theodore spotted with a young woman in white at a southern suburban manor.
Arianaâs misfortune only sweetened Brielleâs delight.
Ariana scoffed, âStay out of my affairs.
â
Undeterred, Brielle taunted, âPeople say marrying a rich man is tough, and itâs all about matching social status.
You and the Andersons arenât on the same level, and with your parents gone, itâs no surprise youâve been cast aside.
â
âOne more word, and youâll regret it!â Arianaâs icy glare and clenched fists showed her fury.
If Brielle dared to mention her parents again, sheâd find herself on the receiving end of a well-deserved punch.
For Ariana, there was no kindness for cruel bitches.
Upon seeing Arianaâs livid expression, Brielle knew sheâd hit a nerve.
With feigned remorse, she said, âWhy so upset? Honestly, choosing love over wealth is far more fulfilling.
Check out this bag; Jasper bought it for meâa limited edition of only five worldwide.
And this diamond ring? A gift from him yesterday to celebrate the fourth anniversary of our first ki*s.
â
Ariana rolled her eyes, responding with disdain, âJust two days ago, I saw an unknown model sporting that same âlimited editionâ bag at the office.
â
Naturally, Brielle dismissed the claim, retorting, âYouâre just envious.
Do you really think those bags are easy to come by? Not everyone can get one.
Only elite customers can buy them.
Unknown models from the company could never afford such luxury.
â
Ariana refrained from further comment.
Brielleâs naivete was beyond help.
Any rational person would harbor doubts after hearing such information, but she chose to place unwavering faith in Jasper.
Eager to escape, Ariana tumed away without waiting for the elevator.
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At that moment, a deliveryman dashed through the entrance, clutching a small bouquet of blue babyâs breath, sweat pouring down his face.
Approaching the front desk, he inquired, âWhereâs Miss Ariana Edwardsâ office? Someone sent her some flowers.
â
Brielle couldnât contain her laughter.
She sidled up to Ariana, jeering, âAre those cheap flowers for you? Which broke admirer sent them to you?â
Before Ariana could respond, Brielle went on saying, âYouâre quite the seductress, Ariana.
Cheating on Theodore, yet you couldnât even land a rich one? You have horrible taste! Do you agree with me that finding true love trumps wealth? Just kidding! Moneyâs more important than anything else.
â
âwill you just shut up? Your incessant babbling is unbearable,â Ariana snapped, exasperated.
She didnât understand the situation, but Brielle just kept running her mouth.
As Ariana approached to inquire about the delivery, Brielle shouted, âArianaâs right here!â
Instantly, the deliveryman, along with everyone else in the entire lobby, shifted their gazes to Ariana.