Theodore could now understand how Horace felt whenever he asked for time off to spend time with his girlfriend. If it weren't for the fact that Ariana was ambitious and wanted to pursue her own career, he would have let her be his personal assistant and follow him around 24/7.

"By the way, take the car I usually use and ask Jacoby to drive out the new car in my garage," Theodore said suddenly.

Since he was trying to recreate a first encounter, there should be something new.

Theodore was in such good spirits that he tipped the novel Things You Do for True Love a hundred thousand, encouraging the author to publish more new chapters.

After work, Ariana went downstairs to wait for her ride as usual.

But today, passers-by looked at her like something was wrong with her.

The people entering and exiting the Sj Entertainment building were mostly Ariana's co-workers, so it was highly likely that today's prank story had spread throughout the company. There was a gossip chat group among the employees and Ariana was secretly invited into the chat group by Betsy. Just that afternoon, Ariana had discovered many different versions of her matter.

Some people said she was the mistress of a rich man, and some said she was the one who bought all those things to make herself famous. This whole matter was getting more and more ridiculous.

Seeing the looks her colleagues were giving her and the way they whispered when they saw her, Ariana couldn't help but curse Theodore again in her heart. He was really annoying. Who on earth told him that was the proper way to win a girl's heart?

“Hey, isn't this the lady everyone's been talking about today?"

As Ariana was lost in thought, a strange female voice dripping with sarcasm came from behind her. She tumed around and saw several female colleagues. These women had a grudge against Ariana from the first day she joined the company. The one who led the group was called Lyla. Lyla was a mean-looking woman with an oval face.

"No wonder she was able to help Sarah regain popularity. It's not that she's good at her job; she just has a rich boyfriend," Lyla sneered, laughing like she was crazy.

After a short pause, she said directly to Ariana, "Why don't you bring your rich boyfriend here? Or is he so old you're embarrassed to be seen with him?"

Ariana frowned and looked coldly at Lyla.

"Are we close to each other? Stop giving orders here. My private life is none of your business. You'd better mind your own business."

Lyla felt terribly embarrassed and annoyed by what Ariana said. She indeed had no right to interfere in Ariana's affairs. The thing was, she couldn't stand the newcomer getting all the attention, so she did her best to suppress Ariana.

"| just want to remind you that as a newcomer in the company, you should know your role and stay in your place. Don't act in a too high-profile manner. You had flowers and diamonds delivered to you here so everyone would see it! Was it to make sure everyone here knows you have a sugar daddy?” Lyla said coldly, glaring at Ariana. There was a lot of resentment in her voice.

Lyla had money and her uncle was a department director of SJ Entertainment. So usually everyone supported her and listened to her in the office. It annoyed her so much when people didn't know their status, especially when a newcomer didn't treat her with respect as a senior employee. Now, Ariana went further and even confronted her directly.

With a smirk, Lyla added, "He's probably an old man anyways. Who else would use such antiquated tricks to woo a woman? I have to admit, this is the first time I've seen a man do so much for his mistress."

All day, Ariana didn't say anything about what happened today. She didn't know why on earth these people kept thinking of her as a mistress.