However, she didn't want to be a part of their family feud. If Jasper lost, he still had his father backing him. On the other hand, she would most likely be abandoned if she lost.

Ariana thought it through and shook her head.

"No, I'll pass. The stake is too high. I can't do it. Instead of going to war in SJ Entertainment, I'll look for a job elsewhere."

After a long silence, Theodore sneered, “You can't, or you won't? Is it because you don't want to ruin your ex-Lover's plan?"

“What are you driving at?" Ariana got angry.

"I told you before that I no longer have feelings for Jasper. Stop Linking me to him. I don't care what happens to him."

“Then prove me wrong. Beat him hands down!" Theodore stared Ariana dead in the eye.

He strongly believed that actions spoke louder than words. As far as he was concerned, his wife and half-brother still had some lingering feelings for each other.

He felt that they wouldn't have flirted in his bedroom on the wedding night if they weren't still into each other.

"I don't have to prove anything to you. This is bullshit!" Ariana declined, her voice raised.

“Let me be the judge of that, Ariana. Don't you want your mother's belongings anymore?" Theodore uttered, his mouth curving into a smile.

“If you trash Jasper in this game, I'll hand them over to you. Deal?"

The moment Theodore's proposal fell on Ariana's ears, she was caught in a bind. Her heart was at war with itself, struggling to decide the course of action.

Theodore's offer was tempting. For a fleeting moment, Ariana found herself on the brink of agreeing to the bet, but then she hesitated.

In the back of her mind, Ariana was certain that there was more than what met the eye, and she couldn't help but suspect that there was a trap hidden within the offer.

Being a novice in the field of actor agents, she had no experience or connections. How could she compete with Jasper?

“If I'm being very honest, my previous internship experience doesn't qualify me for the job. I have never worked as an agent. I'm afraid that..." Ariana told Theodore, declining his offer.

But Theodore was not one to give up easily. He leaned in closer, his voice soft and coaxing.

"I know what you are worried about. The competition in this field is all about resources. But with me by your side, what have you got to fear? Don't worry, I've got everything arranged."

Ariana was swayed by Theodore's assurances. Could it be that he was offering to secretly help her win the bet?