With a steely gaze, Ariana rose to her feet and addressed them in an icy tone, “Indeed, Jasper and I were entangled in a three-year relationship, but that chapter ended long ago. Our bond was transparent and genuine, and any allegations of my interference are utterly groundless!"

A hushed silence ensued as Ariana surveyed their faces.

"Furthermore, I am already wedded, and my husband surpasses Jasper in every conceivable way. I wouldn't spare Jasper a single glance now."

Yet, the provocateurs remained unsatisfied, their sneers and jeers persisting.

“Relationship? Marriage? Show us proof!"

“You can't simply make claims without substantiation. If you assert a connection with Mr. Jasper Anderson, then evidence must surely exist!" another person said.

Seeing their relentlessness, frustration welled up within Ariana and she reached for her phone, but hesitated at the touch of it.

In her disgust at Jasper's repugnant actions, she deleted all chat records and photos from their shared time together.

She found herself devoid of evidence.

With that in mind, Ariana fell silent.

Capitalizing on her reticence, the surrounding individuals grew bolder in their mockery, taunting her relentlessly.

"Ha! You're stubborn to the core. Jasper already has Brielle, so why would he give you any thought?"

“Indeed! Married? We've never heard such a tale before. It seems you're concocting Lies out of desperation!"

“And you dare claim that your husband surpasses Jasper by a millionfold? What an audacious assertion!"

Ariana's countenance flushed with anger as their provocations escalated. When she looked up, her eyes met Brielle's watching gaze from the upstairs hallway.

Brielle responded with a provocative smile.

That just stoked Ariana‘'s rage.

Brielle was so bold because she was sure Ariana couldn't defend herself.

“Haven't you said enough already?!"

Marge, who happened to be passing by with her materials, couldn't easily tolerate the foul language permeating the air. Raising her voice, she bellowed, silencing the cacophony around them.