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Evelyn frowned. In the past, she had always accompanied Brian to these kinds of events.
This charity gala wasn’t just any gathering- It was a major event, and word had it that Victor Smith, the infamous
figure from overseas would also be attending.
Everyone in Gleaston knew what Victor represented. He had been the undisputed kingpin of underground
dealings abroad. Having his support didn’t just mean invincibility overseas- it ensured that even within the
country, not one dared to stand in your way.
Yet, Brian had chosen to bring Ariana to such an important occasion.
Bang!
Evelyn hurled the glass of water in the hand, her expression dark and stormy.
“Have they left?” she asked.
“Yes, Ms. Granger. They've left.”
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Hearing this, Evelyn glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Her makeup was half done, but all she could feel was
bitter irony.
“Ms. Granger, should we... continue with your makeup?”
Everyone had assumed Brian would naturally bring Evelyn to the gala. They'd started her makeup early in the
day. Who could have guessed....
“Continue,” Evelyn replied coldly. “I'm going tonight, no matter what.”
“Alright.”
At the Royal Hotel, Brian had already stepped out of the car and, with a gentlemanly gesture, opened the car
door! for Ariana. As she stepped out, all eyes turned to her.
“Isn't that Ariana? Why is she here with Mr. Lodge?”
“Yeah, doesn’t he always bring Ms. Granger to these events?’
“Ariana must have pulled sdirty tricks again. | even heard she once drugged him...”
The murmurs rippled through the crowd.
Brian's sharp gaze swept over them, silencing the whispers instantly. His frosty demeanor was enough to send
chills down the spines of those present.
Ariana glanced around her surroundings. She vividly remembered that in her previous life, this gala was the
stage where Victor Smith made his debut in Gleaston. Back then, Evelyn had been by Brian's side, and her
exceptional beauty and poised elegance had immediately captivated Victor.
Later, Victor had even becEvelyn's biggest supporter, funding her studies abroad and offering her
unwavering protection. The rumors back then had been rampant- Victor had fallen head over heels for Evelyn,
and he was willing to do anything for her.
It was precisely because of this that Brian had grown increasingly anxious. He beceager to bring Evelyn
back to the country and get engaged to her as soon as possible.
Back then, Evelyn had managed to accomplish quite a few things thanks to Victor.
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“What are you looking at?” Brian's voice pulled her from her thoughts. She turned to find him watching, her
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“Nothing. Just looking around.”
“Just looking around? Or looking for William?”
“Mr. Lodge, you're overthinking it,” she replied calmly. Ariana had no interest in humoring him. Her objective
tonight was Victor Smith.
Seeing that Ariana didn’t take him seriously at all, Brian fel a surge of frustration, his chest tightening with
irritation.
“Mr. Lodge, is it wise to let Ms. Torrey wander around unattended? If anything happens to her...”
“Then it’s her own fault!” Brian replied coldly. “Didn’t she refuse to stay by my side? Let her face the
consequences.”
In this circle, people always flocked to power and looked down on those without it. The Torrey family’s recent
scandal had turned them into a laughingstock among the elites. To these people, they were no better than a
family on the brink of bankruptcy.
As Ariana walked through the gala alone, she was met with disdainful looks and mocking remarks from those
around her.
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