Chapter 176

Ariana was telling the truth. At first, she only wanted to help the White family. However, as time went by, she began to realize how many people would be hurt if they discovered her contractual marriage with Lambert was a sham. She started to come around and decided to succumb to Lambert's intentional and unintentional seduction. Even though Ariana knew part of the reason she ended up in a de facto marriage with Lambert was due to guilt from lying, the bigger part was because of who Lambert was as a person. Griffin was at a loss when he heard Ariana’s candid answer to his question, even though he got the confirmation he wanted. He had also learned about Ariana’s real thoughts. "Is it worth it?" His voice was tinged with bitterness, a mix of regret and helplessness. Ariana smiled, "Griffin, if you were in my place, you might've done the same." He hesitated, "But... Lambert's reputation isn't all that good!" Griffin felt it was unfair for a girl like Ariana to marry a frivolous man like