With a heavy heart, Ariana dispatched the message, fully aware that it might go unread by the intended recipient.

Nevertheless, a pang of disappointment coursed through her, for this clue had been hard-earned, and now it seemed as though it might all come to nothing.

Just then, Marge approached her and inquired, “Have you heard about that intriguing matter?"

"What thing?" Ariana looked at her, her brow furrowed in puzzlement.

She racked her brain, trying to swiftly piece together what could possibly be the cause of this conversation, but her mind drew a blank.

“I heard today that Brielle officially announced her engagement to Jasper," Marge uttered with a touch of indignation.

Ah, so that was it. Ariana breathed a sigh of relief.

She had thought it was something of greater significance.

The news didn't surprise her; in fact, she would have found it more suspicious if the two of them hadn't become engaged yet.

Acknowledging the news, Ariana shifted her focus back to her search for information on Eternal Hope.

However, Marge persisted, her voice carrying a sense of urgency, “The news is spreading like wildfire throughout the Anderson Group. Brielle is shamelessly flaunting it, handing out wedding candies and hosting afternoon tea. She and Jasper are currently touring the building, and they should be arriving on this floor soon."

Upon hearing this, Ariana's expression darkened. She swiftly shut down her computer, gathered her belongings, and prepared to leave.

Whenever these two appeared together, nothing good ever came of it.

Besides, she could already envision Brielle's smug face and Jasper's repulsive expression.

For the sake of the baby growing within her belly, Ariana knew she needed to keep her temper in check and distance herself from the Likes of them as much as possible.

“I've finished my tasks, so I'll be leaving first. Catch you later, Marge," she informed her, hastily packing her belongings before bidding farewell and swiftly exiting the office.

As Ariana hurried toward the elevator, she unexpectedly ran into Brielle and Jasper at the entrance.

Casting a brief glance in their direction, she furrowed her brows slightly and attempted to navigate around them.

Previously, Brielle had never openly acknowledged their relationship within the company. Ariana had no desire to converse with this lovey-dovey couple now, so she feigned ignorance and planned to take the stairs, hoping to avoid any unnecessary interaction.

Unexpectedly, Brielle spotted her, wearing a self-satisfied smile, and called out in a loud voice, "Hey, where are you going so early, sister? Are you planning to skip work again?"