Gritting her teeth to quell the surge of revulsion, Ariana asked, “Then why suspend so many projects? Is the company undergoing a transformation? Or is there another scheme afoot?"

"That's because..." Jasper was about to respond but abruptly stopped midway, casting a cautious gaze at Ariana.

"Why are you asking this?

Are you trying to get some information from me?"

Ariana realized he had caught onto her plan, and now she would not get any information from him. Besides, she loathed him too much to be spending useless time with him.

She no longer concealed her disgust as she forcefully pushed him away and coldly stated, “Every minute and every second I spend with you makes me sick. Who told you that I would ever accept someone like you?

Was it the designation of a CEO you obtained with your malice and disgusting conspiracies? Or was it your envy that you only dared to show after Theodore's demise?"

The color drained from his face as Jasper felt humiliated. With the stab at his ego, he glared fiercely at Ariana.

However, even under his condescending gaze, Ariana did not back down as she icily continued, “I was a fool for falling in Love with you. Hear me loud and clear, even if you were the last man on earth, I would never choose you.”

As Jasper made a move to approach her, Ariana instinctively stepped back with her chin held high.

"And by the way, weren't you the one who Looked down on Brielle? The truth is that both of you are like two peas in a pod. There can't be a more suiting match than a scumbag man Like you and a despicable woman like her. May you two spend a Lifetime together, never to be separated!"

With those biting words, Ariana made it clear that she wanted nothing more to do with him.

Rage was evident in his eyes as he seethed with anger. Being at the receiving end of disdain and heartbreaking rejection made fury burn in Jasper's heart.

Even after three years together, he felt he had never truly won her over. On the other hand, Theodore, who was with her only for a fleeting moment, her Love for him had already blossomed into something profound.

Driven by a mix of resentment and rage, Jasper couldn't think straight as he lunged forward and forcefully grabbed Ariana's arm.

He glared at her with intense rage.

"How dare you utter such things about me! Who do you think you are? You're nothing but a mere widow!

You intentionally came to my office, feigning pity, to manipulate and seduce me, didn't you? I know petty women like you. You're just a desperate leech seeking a man's attention!"

Ariana shoved him aside as she broke herself free from his hold. It was evident that she had had enough of his antics.

"Are you incapable of comprehending my words, or are you simply that despicable? And I am warning you, keep your filthy hands off me