Chapter 98 A sharp slap landed on the maids face , and she instinctively covered her cheek as her expression darkened .
Arianas eyes narrowed as she glared at the young , beautiful woman before her .
Avery , right ? she sneered .
Since you address me as Ms.
Torrey , you should know your place .
Who gave you permission to call me by my name ? You ! Avery had been working for the Lodge family for a long time , and because of her good looks , she had always looked down on Ariana .
She had seen firsthand how lowly Ariana had been when she first arrived .
Ariana remembered how Avery had frequently given her terrible advice , leading her to embarrass herself in front of Brian .
Now , seeing Avery act so arrogantly in front of her again , Ariana decided she wouldnt let it slide this time .
Ms.
Torrey , no matter what happens , Im still a maid in the Lodge family ! Slapping me is the same as slapping Mr.
Lodges face ! Ill tell him what you did ! Youve ruined the clothes Mr.

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Lodge gave you , so dont be surprised if you get kicked out of the Lodge residence ! Avery glared at Ariana before storming upstairs with the torn clothes .
Later that evening , Brian was still seething over the business deal he had lost to William .
When he returned home , he found Avery sobbing at the table .
Brian furrowed his brow , and Emily , who was standing next to him , stepped forward .
Has Mr.
Lodges dinner been prepared ? Why are you crying ? Its Ms.
Torrey .
She tore up the clothes you gave her ! Avery held out the shredded garments for Brian to see .
His expression hardened as he took in the sight of the ruined clothes .
Earlier in the day , the memory of Ariana leaving him alone with Evelyn had left a bitter feeling , and now , the sight of the shredded clothes only deepened his growing frustration .
Wheres Ariana ? Brian was already seething with anger , and Avery couldnt help but feel a sense of satisfaction .
Feigning innocence , she replied , Shes upstairs ! After tearing up her clothes , she went straight to bed .
Its obvious she doesnt take Mr.
Lodge seriously ! As Avery spoke , Brians expression darkened , and he stormed toward the second floor .
Emily attempted to stop him , but Brian ignored her and pushed open Arianas door .
The sound of running water echoed from within .
Mr.
Lodge , Ms.
Torrey is taking a shower .
Perhaps … Emily began .
Petty tricks , Brian scoffed .
She thinks she can avoid my questions so easily ? Ive seen this kind of game before .
1/2 Chapter 9 Without hesitation , Brian yanked open the bathroom door .
For a moment , his eyes were met with a brief glimpse of a naked figure .
Her soft skin , flawless figure , and the subtle curve of her form … Brian hadnt expected Ariana to actually be in the shower .
Instinctively , he turned and rushed out of the bathroom .
Ariana remained unfazed as she wrapped herself in a bath towel and stepped out of the bathroom .
Emily noticed Brians sour expression and nervously spoke up , Mr.
Lodge , you ….
Get out ! Brian snapped .
Startled , Emily quickly retreated , closing the door behind her .
Ariana couldnt help but sneer .
Mr.
Lodge , spying on someone while theyre showering is quite an unusual hobby , dont you think ? Brians expression darkened further .
Ariana , you did that on purpose , didnt you ?