60. What Can You Offer?

"Do you think that's wrong?" Ariana challenged again. "I'm just learning from the experts. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, right? And didn't you and your mother do the same thing? Because of Dad's bankruptcy, you went to wealthier men. Didn't matter if you were scorned for breaking up someone else's marriage."

Karenina was taken aback. She was quite surprised by Ariana's attitude. In the past, even though Ariana was known as a tomboy, she was not rough. Not like now.

"I don't want to be at a disadvantage, Karen, dear. My status will change to widow in just a few days. Even before everyone knows I'm already married. I need compensation to bear that shame. Right?" Karenina looked at Ariana with a furrowed brow. "Give me a surprising offer, Karen. After that, I'll consider whether I'll leave Gerald or not. That's if I even want to leave him." She replied ambiguously. Karenina was once again left confused.

"Oh, come on, Ariana. If marrying Gerald isn't advantageous, why would