A wave of embarrassment swept over her, as she realized that she had unknowingly set herself up for this situation. It was like lifting a rock, only to drop it on her own feet.

Meanwhile, Tyler, who had been standing quietly to the side, couldn't help but steal a glance at Theodore. The man exuded a powerful aura, commanding the attention of all those around him.

The truth was, Tyler had felt a jolt of recognition run through him when Theodore spoke. It was the voice of the person who had answered Ariana's phone the previous night.

The man from the other end of the line demanded to know Tyler's identity, but Tyler held his tongue as he recalled Ariana's warning to keep quiet before signing the contract. So, he only managed to blurt out that he needed to speak with Ariana.

However, the man hung up without another word.