My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"Austin's. I got some food on it just now," As I said that, my eyes fell on the box he gave me. I wondered if he prepared that.

He glanced at me impatiently and said, "Throw it away!"

At that moment, the party was already bustling with chatters, and Valerie had brought Andrea onto the stage. I narrowed my eyes at Hendrix and said, "Mr. Roberts, shouldn't you chaperone her instead?" But he was in a bad mood, and he asked me coldly, "Shouldn't you explain how you and Aaron met?"

If he asked me half an hour ago, I would definitely tell him in detail. But right now, I didn't feel like explaining at all.

I walked over to the trash can, threw Austin's suit away, and turned to gaze at Hendrix, "There's nothing to say. It is as what you've seen."

On the stage, Andrea and Valerie hugged each other, portraying a loving mother and daughter relationship. Valerie then announced that she had entrusted Andrea to manage 50 percent of her assets out of an act of her motherly love. Andrea would also start to work at her company to learn business management skills.

At the same time, Andrea would move into the Pearis Manor to live with Valerie. After all, she was Valerie's long lost daughter. Pedro also got onto the stage. Since he was someone with great power and wealth, it was safe to say that, as long as he stood by Andrea's side, she could do whatever she wanted.

Hendrix's face was ugly, but he didn't argue with me because we were in the middle of a dinner party. He controlled his temper and said, "Dance with me later."

I sneered, "Aren't you afraid that Miss Burton will... No, wait, she should be Miss Moore now. Mr. Roberts, you should be Miss Moore's dancing partner. I won't take part in your affair."

"Arianna!" Hendrix grabbed my wrist so tightly that it hurt. He took a deep breath to manage his anger, "Don't be stubborn."

Stubborn? Me?

I almost wanted to laugh out loud. I nodded at him and half-heartedly said, "Hendrix, you're really... extraordinary!"

At the corner of my eye, I noticed that Aaron was standing nearby me. So I shook off Hendrix's hand and walked towards him. Sometimes, a known devil was better than an unknown angel. Aaron squinted his almond-shaped eyes as I was approaching him. When I did, the corner of his lips lifted, "Arianna, this is the first time that you've taken the initiative to come to me." Ignoring the surliness in his eyes, I asked, "When can I leave?"

"Anytime!" he shrugged, raising his eyebrows. He continued to ask with hinted joy, "Where do you want to go?"

I didn't answer him. He only wanted me to accompany him to the party. As long as I came, I could leave at any time.

Speaking about that, I remembered the gift box in my hand. I turned my eyes to Valerie, who had finished her speech.

With the box in hand, I walked towards her. When Valerie saw me, her smile was as gracefully as ever, "Miss Reid, I'm sorry we didn't talk much tonight. I hope you're having a wonderful time?"

"I did, Madam Lawson," I returned with a faint smile, subconsciously putting some distance between us. Then, I handed her the gift box, "Here, I've prepared this for you. I wish you a joyous birthday and good health."

Her smile broadened. I could tell that she was very happy. She accepted the gift and said, "Miss Reid, you really shouldn't have to, but I'll accept your wishes. Thank you."

Just then, Pedro, who had been chatting with the guests and Andrea, saw that I was talking with Valerie. He excused himself and walked in our direction after whispering a few words to Andrea. Andrea looked at me for a moment, her gaze complicated.

Pedro has a tall and bulky figure. Even though he was in his middle ages, his looks and aura were still in the game. His eyes met mine, his with a hint of fatherly love. He parted his lips to ask, "So, you're Arianna?"