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.

how many people they paraded in front of Brian; they

the door. “We’re done with our business

with

at Evelyn. “You’re not fully healed

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

Ariana an evening gown earlier, but that was by Belinda’s orders, not his own volition.

Mr. Lodge,

did she get the

beg for opportunities like this. Now, she was refusing

unhappily, “You did invite Ms. Torrey, then. No wonder

frowned. “She asked you

engagement, Brian. Why don’t we just…

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

seemed like a mere replacement

really fallen in love with her, then Evelyn had to make

Brian.

said, “At least she knows when to call

Chapter 22

a little uneasy on the

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