Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 412

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"I'm aware of that. They've sent an invitation," Allison replied nonchalantly.

"So, will you be attending with Stefan then?"

"Of course," Allison said, shooting Ariana a glance. "Why are you acting so strange today? Naturally, I'd accompany Stefan to such events. Ariana, is there something bothering you? If there is, just tell me. Don't keep it to yourself." Allison's concern was genuine; Ariana was her closest friend. She thought Ariana might be hiding something, using other topics as a cover.

"No, it's nothing," Ariana shook her head, then added, "It's just... I heard some unsettling news." As she spoke, a slight frown creased her brow.

"Hmm?" Allison looked puzzled.

"The mayor's daughter... she had a past with Stefan. Did you know about that?" It wasn't just a casual fling; they were almost engaged. This was before Stefan met Allison, back when he believed his marriage was beyond his control, so he went along with his family's arrangements.

At that time, Lambert was still playing the role of the 'playboy.'

Despite his striking looks, the mayor's daughter didn't choose him. Instead, she was drawn to Stefan, who was equally attractive, charismatic, and came from a similarly prestigious family. Stefan accepted the arrangement willingly, and his father was thrilled. After all, a marriage alliance with the mayor would bring significant benefits.

Unfortunately, the mayor's daughter fell under the influence of Stefan's stepmother.

The stepmother, of course, wouldn't allow Stefan to marry someone who could strengthen his position. So, after learning about the relationship, she pretended to be very fond of the young woman, eagerly anticipating her joining the family. In reality, she was secretly slandering Stefan. After about ten days of this, the mayor's daughter's attitude toward Stefan took a nosedive.

She came to believe that Stefan was someone who bullied his stepmother and half-brother, merely putting on a good front.

So, one day, when she met Stefan for what seemed like a routine date to deepen their relationship, she abruptly ended things with disgust. She even threw a cup of coffee at him. As the other diners turned to stare, she sneered, "Stefan, I never thought you were this kind of person. Ha! Did you really think I'd marry you? Someone like you belongs in jail! I despise people like you!" Coincidentally, her family situation was quite similar to Stefan's.

Her mother was her father's second wife; the first had passed away.

She had an older half-brother and sister from her father's first marriage, and naturally, they despised her and her mother. She, in turn, looked down on them, leading to a very strained relationship.

From the occasional tearful complaints of Stefan's stepmother, she learned that he was not the man she had thought him to be. Without a second thought, she immediately announced their breakup. Before parting ways, she even humiliated Stefan and angrily called him a liar.

Little did she know the fury that burned within Stefan. It was she who had pursued him, insisting that her father arrange their engagement. At the time, Stefan's father dared not refuse, and Stefan himself was in no position to object. And now, she accused him of deceiving her? Ridiculous...