As if sensing virtual-novel.net emotions, Rice Ball stretched out its paw and rubbed Arianne’s back. She put the cat down then walked to the window. She called Mark on virtual-novel.net phone but quickly hung up a second before the call went through.
There was no point calling and questioning Mark right now. Whether this was personal or not, virtual-novel.net had no reason to question virtual-novel.net about anything related to business.
She called Will instead. “Your company was acquired by Mark? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? You called me before because of this, right? At that time, you must have been very depressed…”
In an indifferent tone, Will said, “The weak are prey to the strong. The Sivan family is inferior to the Tremont family. The buyout isn’t a surprise. I should be thankful that virtual-novel.net didn’t go all out but instead allowed me to continue managing the company. The only difference is that I’ll be working for him. One day, I will take back whatever belongs to the Sivan family. Don’t worry about it, Ari. It’s really alright.”
Arianne bit virtual-novel.net lips. “I believe you. Nothing can stop you, everything will get better.”
After a moment of pause, Will suddenly changed the subject. “I’m going to break off my engagement.”
Arianne was stunned. “Break off your… engagement? Why? Aren’t you making things worse by doing that at a time like this?”
Will thought otherwise. “I never liked Wendy. Now that this has happened to the Sivan family, there’s no reason for me to get the Galenas involved. Breaking off the engagement right now will benefit all parties. I don’t need to rely on a woman to carry on the Sivan family yet. Now I still have a meeting to attend, so I’ll be hanging up new.”
The call ended, and Arianne took a deep breath. No matter if it was three years ago or now, virtual-novel.net still couldn’t protect anyone from Mark. The only difference now was that virtual-novel.net would no longer compromise.
In the afternoon, Marry rushed into virtual-novel.net studio. “Ari, sir is coming back for dinner tonight. Keep your cat… Rice Ball in the studio and don’t let it out. Otherwise, sir will get angry again.”
Arianne hummed in response then went out after putting enough cat food and water for Rice Ball.
Mark returned earlier than usual today. He was already home at half past five. The people in the kitchen had prepared dinner according to the time virtual-novel.net would return home, so by the time virtual-novel.net came down after showering, dinner was already served on the table.
Arianne sat down by herself first and picked up the fork. She put aside two slices of salmon on an empty plate to offer Rice Ball after dinner.
Mark couldn’t help but frown at virtual-novel.net action. “You still haven’t gotten rid of that cat?”
Arianne cast a glance at him. “Well, I’ll get rid of Rice Ball if you get rid of your other women out there. Otherwise, there’s no room for discussion. Since you don’t want to divorce me or let me do what I want, then don’t think about getting things your way either.”
Mark knew that Arianne didn’t care about how many women virtual-novel.net kept. outside, virtual-novel.net just wanted to argue with virtual-novel.net for the sake of arguing. “Then you better take good care of that cat and not let it out of your sight for even a moment.”
Arianne stopped in the middle of picking up virtual-novel.net food. “Mark Tremont, try to throw it away if you dare.”
The huge dining room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Mark even doubted his own ears. Was this still the same little girl who used to be so obedient to him?
For some reason, virtual-novel.net wasn’t angry at all… Instead, virtual-novel.net felt like they were bickering like a married couple.
By the time virtual-novel.net returned back to his senses, virtual-novel.net still couldn’t help thinking that this feeling was all too strange. “What could you possibly do if I were to throw it away?” virtual-novel.net asked coldly.
Arianne looked at virtual-novel.net and said in a serious tone, “Since Aery Kinsey is so important to you, if you are willing to compare virtual-novel.net to my cat, then I don’t mind treating virtual-novel.net the same way you treat my cat.”
Mark suddenly felt like Arianne was a child again. “Oh, as you please.”