Ariana's brow creased, as she stopped her steps without turning around.

She remembered the time when Brielle was six and returned to the Edwards family. Her initial behavior was one of caution and reserve.

With time and Spencer's affection, Brielle grew bolder and brasher, forgetting her place as the illegitimate child and began to see herself as the sole Lady of the Edwards family. She made it a habit to belittle Ariana, be it openly or covertly, viewing her as an inconvenient obstacle.

She only made an effort to be amicable when Spencer was present; otherwise, the two were mostly in disagreement.

Pampered and well-dressed since childhood, Brielle was thought to be the only Edwards lady. She never publicly acknowledged her relationship with Ariana.