If Theodore discovered the audacity with which they had treated Ariana, wouldn't their careers be in jeopardy?

Brielle cast a venomous smile at Ariana, her facade of deceit etched on her face.

With her goal of rousing attention and repulsing Ariana achieved, she had no intention of perpetuating this easily dismantled charade for long.

Feigning fury, she addressed the troublemakers with an air of indignation, "How dare you slander someone without a shred of evidence?

Is this establishment a marketplace? A place for creating spectacles?

Bullying my sister is equal to bullying me

Her eyes then fixated on Ariana once more as she added, “Dearest sister, do not let their clamor tarnish the bond between us."

Brielle simulated the role of the perfect, loving sister, causing Ariana to recoil in disgust and retreat a step.

Meanwhile, the troublemakers who had targeted Ariana now resembled mute individuals, forcing a bitter smile without their former smug expressions on their faces.

Initially the beneficiaries of Brielle’s schemes, they never expected her to turn on them and leave them in the dust!

Having already offended Ariana, they were reluctant to provoke Brielle further, even if her betrayal sickened them. They had no choice but to endure it.

“Ariana, we offer our apologies. We allowed ourselves to be misguided by those misleading news articles. Please accept our sincerest apologies."

With their heads bowed, they extended their apologies, and Ariana, with a slight nod, directed their attention to Marge.

"You insulted her as well. Extend your apologies to her as well.”

Left with no alternative, they uttered their apologies to Marge too.

“Ariana, please do not take this to heart. We never intended harm. And Marge, we are deeply sorry. Our words were thoughtless. Please forgive us.

Marge, unimpressed, turned her head away, displaying no intention of accepting their apologies.

Those who watched the drama earlier began to rise in defense of Ariana.

“Your behavior was utterly disrespectful. Do you truly believe an apology suffices?”

“Yes, didn't you claim you would ruin their careers in the industry?"