“How could you slander Ariana without knowing the whole truth?"

Concern for Ariana began to manifest itself in the crowd.

Ariana maintained a composed countenance, concealing a smirk within her heart.

These individuals had thoroughly reveled in the spectacle when she was targeted, yet mone had shown the courage to defend her. Now, they assumed the role of righteous advocates, both overtly and covertly, merely to curry favor.

To anyone discerning, it was clear that despite Theodore's disability, he remained the CEO of the Anderson Group!

With the news of BRD Group's investment connection to Theodore, it was clear that Theodore possessed a brighter future than Jasper.

There was no denying that!

Under Theodore's leadership, the Anderson Group would only thrive, while Jasper was nothing more than an idle wastrel.

Confronted with these fair-weather friends, Ariana's revulsion grew.

She desired no further entanglement with them, yet she hesitated to burn all bridges. Thus, she could only engage with them superficially.

However, amidst these events, Brielle couldn't help but feel an overwhelming surge of jealousy.

Why was Ariana instantly adored upon revealing her true identity? Why did she, as the soon-to-be Jasper's wife, fade into oblivion?

It was all Ariana’s doing! She was the one obstructing her path!

Brielle seethed with anger, nearly breaking her nails. She attempted to console herself, telling herself that Theodore was disabled, while Jasper was a healthy man with a promising future.

Nevertheless, she fretted endlessly that Jasper would never amount to anything, never acquire any shares in the Anderson Group, leaving her eternally inferior to Ariana.

In the midst of Brielle's turmoil, a figure burst into the room in a state of panic, his voice trembling with urgency.

"Disturbing news! Theodore Anderson has perished in a tragic car accident!"

Everyone was stunned, but none of them was as shocked as Ariana.

Ariana stood still, her face as pale as a ghost.

But then, like a volcano about to erupt, her anger erupted. With a determined stride, she seized the man's collar, unleashing a torrent of uncontrolled fury.