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Gwen's expression darkened. Ariana sald, “It’s not that easy being the Torrey family’s matriarch, Ms. Lambert. If
you don’t have any ideas on how to resolve this issue with the cash flow, you're better off running away right
now. Don’t say | didn’t remind you.”
Gwen was finding it harder and harder to put up a nice front. She’d worked herself to the bone for the Torrey
family and had outlived Carson, yet Torrey Co. was now facing a crisis. How could she possibly pay off the Torrey
family’s debts before she benefited from It? It was not going to happen!
“I know you're sensible and kind, Arlana. You wouldn't makepay off the debts alone, would you? Think of it
asbegging you-please apologize to Mr. Lodge. Torrey Co, will be fine once he relents and lets us off the
hook!” she said.
Ariana smiled at Gwen's pleading. She said, “It's not Impossible forto head over there.”
“I knew you were the best, Arianal You won't leave the company to die!”
“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I've yet to tell you what my conditions are.”
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Gwen was dumbstruck by that. “Conditions? You have conditions?”
“Of course. You're askingto do something, and I'll do it as long as you can fulfill my conditions.”
Gwen's blood boiled when she saw Ariana leaning against the couch leisurely. However, this wasn’t the tto
get mad. She said, “All you need to do is go to Mr. Lodge, apologize, and admit you were wrong. You've never
been petty or calculative-why are you acting like this now?”
‘Dad only taughtto be a prim and proper woman. | must've learned it from you.” Ariana’s smile remained in
place. She said slowly, “I can go convince Mr. Lodge to change his mind if you wantto, but | can’t guarantee
he’ll let Torrey Co. off the hook.”
Gwen wanted to say something, but Ariana didn’t give her the chance. She continued, “And once | head over
there, the company will have nothing to do with you anymore. Whether it ends up in debt or does well, it won't
be any of your business.”
“You
“I won't go if you object.” Ariana went all out. “At most, we can just let Mr. Lodge destroy us. | won't need to
repay any debts—you’re the one who will have to think
Something. You've been the one managing the company, after
all. It’s only right for the shareholders to go to you if their money is gone.”
Seeing that Ariana was being serious, Gwen gnashed her teeth and said, “Fine. | agree!”
Ariana knew nothing, anyway. How could a pampered princess who couldn’t make heads or tails of a ledger know
how to run a company? She would ultimately have to beg her for help!
“Since you've agreed to my conditions, please sign here.” Ariana pulled out a piece of paper from her bag. It
clearly indicated that Gwen and Igor would willingly give up their positions at Torrey Co.
Gwen's smile stiffened after reading the contract. “We're a family, Ariana. We don’t need to put everything in
black and white like this, do we?”
“Verbal agreements aren't legally binding, Ms. Lambert. | think it’s better to make sure everything is clear-cut.”
Ariana smiled faintly. “Don’t worry, okay? I'll head over to the Lodge residence and ask Mr. Lodge to let us off the
hook once you sign this. You can prepare a contract of your own if you don’t trust me. I'll sign it.”
Gwen had no choice but to sign the contract, albeit reluctantly. She looked sullen as she di
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Ariana put the contract away after Gwen had signed it. She an
make this trip now.”
Gwen couldn't help finding Ariana’s smile scary.
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Ariana put the contract away after Gwen had signed it. She make this trip now.”
Gwen couldn't help finding Ariana’s smile scary.
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Ariana put the contract away after Gwen had signed it. She smiled and said, “It looks like Ill have to reluctantly
make this trip now.”
Gwen couldn't help finding Ariana’s smile scary.
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