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.

didn’t matter how many people they paraded in front of Brian; they were

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

with

“You’re not fully healed yet.

important to you. I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Evelyn said as she made her way to Brian’s side. “Unless… You’ve

evening gown earlier, but that was

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

get the sheer

this. Now, she was

unhappily, “You did invite Ms. Torrey, then. No wonder she told me to

“She asked you

engagement, Brian. Why don’t we just…

the past, Evelyn wouldn’t have cared about this. However,

longer seemed like a

in love with her, then Evelyn had to make sure that Ariana wouldn’t be

Brian.

said, “At least

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