Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 161

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Griffin couldn't help but ask, "Can...can I invite you to join?"

Ariana's hand that was stirring the coffee paused slightly, and with unexpected light laughter, she said, "Senior...actually...I am married so it might be inconvenient."

In terms of investing, it was originally not an issue. However, considering her slightly complicated relationship with Lambert and the lack of genuine cooperation between the White and Stone families, she feared that Griffin might be involved eventually.

Griffin's eyes subtly contracted and with a meaningful smile. He said, "I know. Your news with Mr. Stone has reached overseas, and as for the investment, I'm not forcing it. On a side note, I haven’t congratulated you yet!"

Ariana thought of today’s events—her mood slightly sank, but her expression remained unchanged, "Thank you."

The two talked for a while. Ariana felt it was about time, and when she wanted to say goodbye, Griffin read her intent, and kindly said, "It seems a bit late, shall I take you home?"

Ariana couldn't easily refuse and nodded her acceptance, "Okay!"

Griffin escorted her back to the Stone family’s home. Upon arrival, he gentlemanly opened the car door for her.

When she got out of the car, Ariana left her purse behind. He smoothly handed it to her and said somewhat helplessly, "You forgot this."

She was taken slightly aback, and collected it, "Thank you."

Griffin stroked Ariana's hair, and said gently, "Same as before."

Ariana paused slightly, apologetic, "I have embarrassed you."

After all, she was married. Although she felt this action was inappropriate, remembering how Griffin used to stroke her head in the past, she didn't dwell too much on it.

After bidding goodbye, Ariana entered the house and heard someone shouting inside.

Ariana intuitively realized that it sounded like her Aunt's voice. She frowned and promptly headed inside.

Unbelievably, as soon as she entered, she saw the maid Bella kneeling on the ground with Aunt Khloe, who exuded an air of arrogance, standing beside her.

Khloe stretched her hand to twist Bella’s arm and scolded angrily: "The Stone family pays you to work, not to mess up everything! What's the point of having you around if you can't do a simple task properly? Do you think you can afford to pay for these damages?"

Bella was already frightened. She kept her head low and didn't dare to say a word.

She was somewhat restrained. This girl had unintentionally helped her escape from the Stone household before, and she hadn't done much for fear of implicating her.

But now, seeing her getting beaten like this, Ariana naturally wouldn't overlook it.

"Stop!”

Ariana rushed forward to stop it, pulling Bella away from Khloe's grasp.

Khloe had been angry with Ariana for ruining her plans that day and was taking out her anger on Bella because she made a mistake.

Unexpectedly, at this very moment, Ariana meddled in their affairs. Khloe sneered, "Ariana, you're telling me, as the headmistress of the Stone Family, I can't even discipline a maid?"

Ariana slightly frowned and glanced at the trembling maid on the ground. She calmly replied, “Auntie, you're being too harsh. Bella is still a young girl, it’s not a big deal for her to make a mistake. The maid is just here for her salary. If her story spreads with added falsehoods later, it wouldn’t reflect well on you.”

Khloe coldly responded, “Don't worry, anyone who gossips won’t have a place in the Stone family. Besides, this maid was following me, she’s always been clumsy, and now she broke my vase, I was merely reprimanding her. You don’t need to concern yourself with this!”

“How about this... I will compensate you for your loss?”

Upon hearing this, Khloe looked at Ariana incredulously, "For this maid, who shares no blood relation with you, you are willing to repay the damage of over five million for a broken vase?"