Chapter 177

There wasn’t much showing on his face, and honestly, Ariella Rios wasn’t quite satisfied with that. Her Lucian Sterling—sharp, handsome, ridiculously talented—there’s just no way someone like him wouldn’t have admirers. No chance. She pouted a little and said, “I’m telling you, seriously, that girl totally has a thing for you. You just haven’t noticed. And if she dares come to warn me again, I’ll give her one back. She better stay away from you. You’re mine, got it? No one gets to make a move on you.” “That’s more like it. Well, I’m only into my little darling anyway, haven’t looked at anyone else, promise.” With the sweet exchange still lingering in the air, they reached the orphanage. Liam Sterling was already waiting outside. “Hey, big bro, sis-in-law!” he greeted with a polite smile as he walked over. Ariella flashed a small smile but didn’t show any hint that she had met him before—or that they used to be close. “See? Liam looks like me, right? Tall, good-looking, and seriously ca