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As he spoke, Victor took the wine glass away from Ariana.
“This wine is strong. One glass should be enough. You might get a headache tomorrow.” Victor hummed.
“Don’t say that. | already feel a little dizzy.” Ariana leaned back on the couch, “It'd taste better if it were mixed
with fruit juice. But... Wait, didn’t Dr. Finch say | shouldn't drink because of my Injury?”
“A small amount can help with sleep,” Victor reasoned.
“That's true.” Ariana never understood what was so appealing about alcohol. But as the effects of the wine
started to kick in, she suddenly blurted out, “Tell me, did you approachwith ulterior motives?”
Victor noticed the dazed look in Ariana’s eyes and Immediately realized she was drunk. Her alcohol tolerance
was far worse than he expected.
Suddenly, Ariana stood up and reached for the glass in Victor's hand.
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Victor was caught off guard and allowed her to grab it.
She poured herself another glass of wine and downed it in the gulp. This time, she let out a small hiccup, and the
dizziness intensified.
“You must have ulterior motives for me.” Ariana was sure of her suspicion. She leaned closer to Victor.
Her unwavering gaze made him want to laugh. “I bet you're trying to useto get back at Brian, right?”
Victor's smile faded.
Ariana continued, “I've thought about it. Your original target was probably Evelyn. Why else would you suddenly
choose me? Something's off.”
“And what do you think I'm trying to do with you?” Victor's voice dropped dangerously.
Ariana moved even closer, her captivating eyes drawing him in, making it impossible to look away.
Victor waited, curious to hear what wild theory she cup with.
Ariana slurred, “I guess... It’s because you like Evelyn. You can’t bear to use her, so you decided to cafter
Victor was taken aback by her answer, then suddenly found it amusing. He thought Ariana had him figured out.
“I like Evelyn?” Victor repeated.
“Yes! You love her. You're madly in love with her! But because I'm Brian's fiancée, you're deliberately trying to
seduce me. You want to useto hurt Brian. That way, Evelyn will be yours. And when Brian finds out | worked
with you to harm him, he’ll tormentendlessly, giving you the perfect chance to avenge Evelyn!” Ariana
becincreasingly animated as she spoke as if Victor had truly been the one who ruined her life in a past life.
“You're drunk.” Victor stood up and steadied Ariana by her shoulders. “You should go to bed.”
Ariana stared at Victor as tears gathered in her eyes.
Victor froze.
The next moment, tears began streaming down Ariana’s face. “It hurts...”
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“What hurts?” Victor probed.
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“My harid hurts... and my leg too...” Her flushed face and tear-filled eyes made her look so pitiful that Victor
couldn't bring himself to scold her.
“Letsee.” Victor gently sat Arlana down on the couch and began inspecting her injuries.
He found nothing abnormal, except for the heated skin around the wounds. He looked up again. “You drank too
much.”
His calm response only made Ariana cry harder.
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