Chapter 6

Arianna was forced to her knees by the guards. "Mr. Stone Senior, please believe me! I truly love Cedric! I never lied to him!" Richard ignored her desperate act and slammed a stack of photos onto Cedric's lap. "Look at what Arianna's been doing behind your back. I regret ever asking Tanya to save you. I was the one who put her in danger!" Overcome with remorse, Richard slapped himself hard. Meanwhile, Cedric's eyes widened as he stared at the photos. Each one showed Arianna in intimate moments with other men. Cedric lunged forward and grabbed her by the throat. "Arianna, how dare you betray me?" "I didn't… Listen to me…" Arianna struggled to speak. But Richard gave her no chance to twist the truth. "She knew from the start that your life was short. All this time, she's been quietly transferring your assets away. That man is just one of her many lovers." "I didn't! Cedric, these photos are fake! Please, believe me!" As the chaos around them escalated, Arianna fell to her knees,