m widened their eyes, while the other appeared sh

fair skin and a gentle demeanor that, when she smiled, would undoubtedly convey warmth. H

e eldest woman there. "Yes, that's me," A

ut any intention of standing up or extending her han

ra. And, next to her, you

odded again. "So, what brings the three distinguished ladies to my

bad news," said

? As far as I know, I have no business with any of you." Ariana gazed at the t

help," Mrs. Rosaline Zeroun said, without a hint of humility in

beside her, admonished her by patting her thigh gently. "I apologize if I'm being impolite. You see, I grew

d. Amber was taken aback, not because Ariana had a twin sister, as her friend was well aware of that fact. Nor was it because her sister was going to marry the son o

r sibling. Of course, she also knew the res

isn't a police station, and I'm not a psychic who can help you foresee

t here. You're a clever woman," she praised. Although it sounded

replied, equally sardonic. "But I can guess what she wants. Even her husband is willing to give me anything I

esn't make sense, Ariana,"

nitely. Isn't that what you want? To make me a substitute bride just because 'your daughter' and I share th

sking for your son's heart to replace mine. That would make sense," Ariana muttered. The woman's fac

gh, trying to calm her down. But Ariana ignored

t if this marriage falls apart, it will embarrass your family, especially since this entire plan has been exposed in

Rosaline asked. The older woman loo

ties your family has with the Brooks family. Then I'm willing to help you," Ariana

e came from Mrs. C

u threaten to bankrupt our business, I'm not afraid either. In case you've forgotten, my father and I have already been through that. We hit rock bottom. And it's for that rea

irl," praised Mrs. Rosalin

r. And my 'birth' mother taught me to be cunning and re

ssary, I will beg you, dear?" The beautiful woman pleaded. She

know," Ariana replied coldly. "I think our conversation has come to an end. I'll help you if you accept my request." Ariana stood up. They thought Ariana would open the door to politely ush

ie." Mrs. Caitlyn now looked at the sweet bespectacled girl who was still si

was stubborn. And if she wanted something, she would work hard to get it. And if she liked something, she would protect it. Li

The Ariana now is not the same as the old Ariana. She

assisted by her attendant. Mrs. Rosaline held onto her assistant's arm for support before turning around. "Not marrying, you'll go bankrupt. Marrying, you'll st

art. Similar yet different. That's what the e