Ariana scoffed coldly, oblivious to the mockery in the man's eyes. She remained indifferent and said, "I don't care who you pursue after our marriage or whether you physically or emotionally cheat, it will not have any impact on me."
"Oh?”
Lambert leaned in abruptly, spoke with an extremely ambiguous tone and said, "Are you sure you don't want to try me out? I've received excellent reviews."
This man...
Ariana's heart shivered, she used her hands and feet to push him away, raised her voice and said, "I don't want you."
What followed was a hearty laughter from the man.
Then, taking advantage of Ariana's inattention, Lambert placed a kiss on her lips and reverted back to his usual nonchalant self.
"Then, let us look forward to a pleasurable cooperation.”
This despicable man.
Rubbing her lips forcefully with the back of her hand, Ariana glared fiercely at the man who had already stepped awa

Ariana furrowed her brows in confusion.
At that moment, memories of her previous life flooded back.
That's right.
In her last life, Ariana had also faced such gazes, unaware of who was spreading rumors about her, providing evidence that left her unable to refute.
Gilbert, her father, became furious over this and used the White family's influence to pressure the school. Just as they were about to trace the source of the rumor, Jane knelt before her in tears.
"Sis, I didn't mean to do it. I just told someone you went to the hospital for a check-up; I didn't expect the rumor to spread so wildly."
She was so naïve back then that she honestly believed that Jane didn't do it on purpose and graciously forgave her.
But now...
Ariana sneered and walked past Jane as if she didn't exist, only for Jane to plunge into her path again, "Sis, have you heard those rumors? I can't believe people are sland

At this moment everyone was so focused that no one saw when Lambert moved. When they came back to their senses, they found that the man by the swimming pool had already scooped up the beauty in the water and walked away proudly.
Ariana was thrown onto the bed, bounced a bit, then a massive figure climbed on top of her.
"Umm..."
Her cherry lips were covered by the man's lips, the passionate kiss carried a hint of eagerness. He was like an inexperienced young boy, yet his kiss still got Ariana entranced.
This suggestive position made Ariana shudder all over, she pushed away subconsciously, protesting hastily, "Lambert, I did not agree to sleep with you!"
"Tsk tsk." Lambert leaned closer to her ear, his heavy breaths filling the air. With a trace of amusement in his eyes, he said in a charming voice, " Just pretend that we're experimenting the joys of marital life."
Who wants to experience marital joys with you!
Ariana clenched her teeth, flushing from anger and embarrassment, she shoved the man in front of her, propped herself up and retreated to the side of the bed, panting heavily, "Lambert, remember, this is only going to be a fake marriage. I do not intend to sleep with you."
"Fake marriage?" Lambert raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her words, he halted his action: "What does that mean?"
"Literally what it means." Ariana patted her chest, the recent rush of emotions still undissipated, making her body shiver uncontrollably. She took a deep breath and and strained to control herself, "My relationship with you is purely business, I hope for a mutually beneficial arrangement."
"Mutual benefits?"
This is the first time Lambert looked at Ariana in a different light.
It seems that this woman is not as incompetent as he had initially thought.
"I don't need you," Lambert said indifferently. Spoiled and reckless as always, he looked the same hopeless rich playboy that everyone believed him to be.
But Ariana thought differently. She straightened her back, smiling knowingly, "I can help you take over all of Vincent's company shares in the market. Wouldn't you consider that a grand gift?"
"How did you know I wanted to take over the Thomas family?"
Lambert's face suddenly darkened as he stepped forward. His serious look was at complete odds with his previous nonchalant demeanor. In this world, only a handful of people knew the power behind him.
This woman had no connection with him, yet she knew about the secret he was desperately trying to hide.
She was either an enemy, or...
"Don't worry, I am definitely a partner you can trust. I can help you." Ariana pointed at Lambert's heart, her smile growing increasingly deep. "I can help you get what you want."
Lambert's gaze flickered. Instead of answering directly, he said pointedly, "Vincent is your fiancé."
Fiancé?
Vincent was her greatest enemy in both her past and present lives.
The smile on Ariana's face was eerily cold. The icy light in her eyes would make anyone shudder. She stared straight at Lambert, her tone devoid of warmth: "It's either he dies or I do."
Ruthless.
Although he knew that Vincent had been doing a lot wrong to the White family and didn't deserve sympathy. But seeing the deep-seated hatred in Ariana's eyes, even Lambert was startled. He pondered for a while with his arms crossed around his chest, he said, "Your conditions?"
Since it was cooperation, Ariana must have something she wanted.
"That's not something you need to worry about at the moment. What I want is a cooperative relationship. I will propose my terms when the time is right. As for this agreement, it only applies in name. Whatever we do after marriage, we don't need to interfere with each other..."
"I'm not fond of being cuckolded," Lambert blinked, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

Ariana scoffed coldly, oblivious to the mockery in the man's eyes. She remained indifferent and said, "I don't care who you pursue after our marriage or whether you physically or emotionally cheat, it will not have any impact on me."
"Oh?”
Lambert leaned in abruptly, spoke with an extremely ambiguous tone and said, "Are you sure you don't want to try me out? I've received excellent reviews."
This man...
Ariana's heart shivered, she used her hands and feet to push him away, raised her voice and said, "I don't want you."
What followed was a hearty laughter from the man.
Then, taking advantage of Ariana's inattention, Lambert placed a kiss on her lips and reverted back to his usual nonchalant self.
"Then, let us look forward to a pleasurable cooperation.”
This despicable man.
Rubbing her lips forcefully with the back of her hand, Ariana glared fiercely at the man who had already stepped away, her face flushed red with anger, yet helplessly frustrated.
Fortunately, the initial plan was pro

Chapter 12