Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 236

Because they were all students in their adolescence, before long, strangers from the two schools began to get acquainted.

The entire compartment was filled with laughter and joy.

However, Ariana noticed a boy from Z University was exceptionally popular. He was indeed good-looking, with thick brows and deep eyes, but the disdainful manner in which he slung his leg gave a discount to his overall image. Ariana had a slight smile playing at the corner of her mouth.

She knew he was Beverly's cousin, and they met a few times when they were young.

But Ariana did not know while she was sparing him a glance, he was also looking at her.

Maxwell Castro was silent for a while before getting up with a smile and headed towards Ariana. Lexie, who had been trying to initiate a conversation with him but got no response, froze. When she saw Maxwell heading towards Ariana, she clenched her fist so tightly that it turned white.

Flora was also taken aback. She had a slight crush on Maxwell and was about to greet him to make a good impression but saw him heading in another direction.

And that direction was where Ariana was sitting.

Flora's heart sank, and she laughed coldly, "It seems like having two boats is a standard configuration for a rich lady."

The other classmates were taken aback when they heard this sarcastic remark. The girl next to her tugged at her, indicating that as students from different schools were present, it was inappropriate to say such things.

Flora knew she had misspoken, hummed, and stopped talking.

Whereas, Lexie stared at Ariana with red eyes and tightly pursed lips.

If one looks closely, one can see the surge of jealousy and resentment in the depths of her eyes.

On the other end, Ariana sipping her red wine peacefully, had a bad premonition when she saw Maxwell walking towards her. As expected, he sat across from her, then chuckled and said, "Drinking red wine by yourself? You don't mind if I join you, right?"

Ariana: "...."

First, Maxwell took a sip of red wine from his glass, then glanced at Ariana with a light smile, "I didn't expect to run into you here, Ariana."

Ariana replied indifferently, "I didn't expect it either."

Maxwell laughed coldly, a trace of maliciousness flashed across his eyes. He said, "I still remember when you kicked me as a child. My, it really hurt."

Ariana: "...."

Though it's said that people tend to forget certain things from their childhood over time or remember them hazily, Ariana recalled those moments with Maxwell somewhat clearly. This was why she recognized him at first glance.

His impression had indeed been too strong.

When she was ten years old, her family hosted a banquet and invited Maxwell's parents. Maxwell came along with them.

At that time, children of similar ages were coaxed to play together.

Maxwell was quite mischievous then and exceedingly proud. He looked down most on little girls who cried easily. Unfortunately, Jane was just such a girl, who would burst into tears at the slightest trigger. Of course, Ariana, at that time, naturally shielded Jane. So when Maxwell played a prank on Jane that scared her, in anger, Ariana kicked Maxwell. By chance, it happened near the stairs, causing Maxwell to tumble down...

That incident marked the beginning of her unfavorable impression of her parents.

At that time, Jane did not defend her, stating that Ariana had jumped in to protect her. She just kept crying, saying she was scared.

So, everyone at the banquet thought she was a capricious and willful young miss, who not only kicked Maxwell but also made her cousin, who had just lost her parents, cry.

Sometimes, if you don't give too much, there is not as much anger when you're betrayed or treated maliciously.

But Ariana admitted that she had genuinely treated Jane as her own sister over the years.

But how did she repay her?

Ariana couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. Then, she lifted her eyes to Maxwell, and said, "How do you wish to get your revenge? I regret to inform you that I will not consent if you plan to kick me. Though I admit that what I did previously may not have been entirely appropriate, it doesn't mean I want you to enact your revenge."

Maxwell: "..."

Ariana just silently looked at him.

Maxwell was nearly at his wit's end. He had never met someone who could admit their mistakes so boldly and declare that the victim couldn't retaliate against her or face consequences.

Though he never intended to seek his revenge in such a way from the beginning.

What a joke. If he kicked Ariana, what would others think of him? He wouldn't lift a hand against a woman no matter how angry he was.

But hearing such words from her did leave him choked with frustration.

He also laughed coldly, saying, "Fine, then we'll settle this without violence. What about this, you let Beverly go? We can write off the past as a mere misunderstanding."

Ariana nodded, "Sounds good."

Maxwell: "??"