“It's not just bullying. You have a husband, yet you are still trying to seduce your own sister's fiancé. Shame on you!" another chimed in.

“Done? Then get out of the way.” Ariana replied coldly, not wanting to engage in their senseless banter.

Seeing her determination, they arrogantly mocked her further, “Not only did you try to seduce him before, but now that your husband has just passed away, you can't wait to pursue Jasper."

“If you do care about Jasper, why don't you go see him yourself?" The thought of Jasper now probably clutching his own manhood made Ariana burst into laughter.

“What the hell are you talking about?!" The person grew agitated and retorted, "Now you're doomed, don't even think about dragging me down with you."

“Get away." Ariana sneered, her demeanor becoming fierce. Despite a lack of proper rest the previous night, she exuded an air of defiance.

Feeling her intensity, the group instinctively stepped back.

Ariana knew they had approached her to cause trouble, simply because they saw Jasper and Donna gaining power while she was helpless and alone. They all came to scold her, using the opportunity to show their loyalty to Jasper.

She had no desire to waste any more time on them. Holding onto her belongings, she walked away without a second glance.

As she moved, someone muttered beside her, “What terrible luck! Perhaps Mr. Theodore Anderson met his demise because of this woman. Thankfully, they had no children; otherwise, they would have perished alongside him."

The words struck Ariana, halting her in her tracks.

She turned around, her gaze fixed upon the source of the malicious comment.

“Repeat that,” she demanded.

The individual, filled with smug satisfaction, repeated his accusation, “I told you, it was you who brought about the demise of Mr. Theodore Anderson. Luckily..."

"Clap!"

Without warning, a resounding clap resonated through the air, leaving a crimson handprint on the offender's cheek.

In the blink of an eye, Ariana struck again, this time with a backhand.

“Even without parents, one should learn respect. If you lack that knowledge, I am more than willing to teach you."

The two forceful slaps left even Marge astonished. She had never witnessed Ariana consumed by such fury before.

Despite her elegance, Ariana's sneer and cold gaze betrayed the shadow of Theodore lingering within her.