78. Revenge

Ariana nervously swallowed her saliva as she noticed a different aura on Gerald's face. "I told you, I let her go," he growled. "If I truly wanted to keep her as my wife, I would have pulled her back even before she set foot at the airport. Which part of that sentence didn't you understand?" Gerald asked, clearly annoyed.

Ariana looked at Gerald in confusion. What was going on? How could the situation flip so quickly? Wasn't she the one who had been upset with Gerald just a moment ago for violating her privacy? She should be the one angry with him. But why was he now the one annoyed with her?

"Gerald..." Ariana called his name.

Gerald ignored her. He, like a sulking child, chose to turn away. Ariana was left gaping. Dear God, was this the adult version of Axel? she wondered inwardly. "Are you now mad at me?" Ariana asked incredulously.

Gerald shot her a glare and turned his face away. Ariana was stunned. "Are you angry with me? Because I mentioned Karenina's name?" Ariana asked ag