Chapter 22

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Just then, a knock sounded on the door. Evelyn opened the door after a brief knock and entered.

In her white gown, she looked the picture of nobility and grace. Her long, straight hair cascaded down to her waist, adding a touch of gentleness to her presence.

“The auction is starting, Brian. Let’s go,” she said.

Gwen’s expression stiffened when she saw Evelyn

If it weren’t for Evelyn’s meddling, Ariana would’ve married Brian long ago. Now, they were attending an auction together. Brian hadn’t even considered what the Torrey family would say about that.

Clearly, this was an obvious move to embarrass them.

“Mrs. Torrey, was it? Brian’s mentioned you before. And you are…” Evelyn trailed off as she took in Fiona’s outfit, which was a mirror of her own style. She smiled.

Was

as one Ariana not enough? Now they were bringing in another one.

again, it didn’t matter how many people they paraded in

on Fiona, Gwen grew uneasy. She quickly tugged Fiona toward the door. “We’re done with our

left with

at Evelyn. “You’re not fully healed yet. Why did you come?”

miss it for the world,” Evelyn said as she made her way to Brian’s side. “Unless… You’ve already gotten another plus

earlier, but that was by Belinda’s orders, not his own volition.

whispered into his ear, Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey said she’s not attending…” She wasn’t

get the sheer

like this. Now, she was refusing

No wonder she told me to come and

“She asked you to

think she really wants to break off the engagement,

past, Evelyn wouldn’t have cared about this.

a mere replacement for

really fallen in love with her, then Evelyn had to

Brian.

said, “At least she knows when

Chapter 22

he still felt a little uneasy on the inside

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