Chapter 118 Brian hadnt expected Belinda to show up at the house .
She moved out a few days earlier and said she wouldnt drop by unannounced .
He noticed the stack of photos on the table and his expression darkened .
This has nothing to do with Evelyn , he said , defending her without hesitation .
Ariana just gave a mocking little smile .
She should have krigwn that even if Brian realized Evelyn was the culprit , hed pretend otherwise .
In Brians eyes , right and wrong didnt matter .
He would always side with Evelyn .
However , Ariana wasnt about to back down this time .
She wasnt the same foolish woman from her previous life , who let Evelyns petty schemes leave her in total disgrace .
If its not Evelyn , then who ? Belindas face darkened further .
Ive told you to keep your distance from that woman ! Shes no better than her parents ! Shes just as fake through and through ! Belinda sat down on the couch , still fuming .
This incident has done real harm to Ariana ! Those two who slandered her must be properly punished.
Whether its jail time or a fine , I wont have anyone thinking their lies have even a grain of truth .
Yes , Grandma , Brian agreed .
As he turned to leave , he shot Ariana a frosty glance , as if looking at a stranger he didnt know .
Once Brian was gone , Belinda patted Arianas hand .
Ill handle this .
Dont worry , those rumors at the college will soon die down .
Gazing at the kindly older woman before her , Ariana found she could no longer be as grateful as shed been in the past In her previous life , shed been too naive .
Even the smallest kindness from Belinda had filled her with thankfulness , never realizing what calculations lay behind those gestures .
Belinda spoke again .
But you do know our family rules .
As Brians fiancée , you need to keep your distance from other men .
Your studies arent that important , and you dont need to take over Torrey Co.
Ive already discussed this with your mother .
Your brother will handle the company in the future .
This way , you can focus entirely on being Brians wife .
Ariana frowned when she heard Belinda had gone behind her back to discuss matters with Gwen .
Madam Mackle , thats the Torrey familys business , she said .
Im well aware , Belinda replied , but youre marrying into the Lodge family soon .
Once youre married , youll belong to your husbands family .
When you become Brians wife , there will be a lot for you to learn .
You wont have the time to manage Torrey Co.
You should leave it to your brother .
Belinda paused for a moment , and then continued , I dont mean to look down on you , but even when your father was still alive , Torrey Co.
was in crisis .
Compared to us , its hardly worth mentioning .
A small outfit like that is better off abandoned .

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By becoming part of the Lodge family youll gain far more anyway .
Ariana scoffed inwardly at the exaggeration .