Chapter 234 No Thank You

• Ariana's POV:
• I shot James a cold, piercing glance. "This money's yours now, but don't forget who put you in this mess. If it gives you peace of mind to take it, fine. But don't think for a second you can turn me against Stefan. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be using his money."
• James rubbed his nose, clearly frustrated, his eyes narrowing. "You don't get it, do you? It's not about the money—it's about him. A guy like that? He won't care about you. Not really. He won't care that you're saving him money. But the more he invests in you, the harder it will be for him to walk away. Don't wait until he loses interest. You'll be left with nothing."