Chapter 28

“Congratulations on securing Goldfront Bay,” Evelyn said with a smile, completely oblivious to Brian’s darkening expression. “Lodge Co. will definitely make a fortune with at land”

Meanwhile, Atlana made no effort to conceal her pleased sirk as she clinked her champagne glass with William’s.

Brian’s eye twitched at the sight.

“What should we do now, Mr. Lodge?” Emily hadn’t expected William to back out of the bidding so easily. Just a few days ago, he had been determined to get that plece of land.

Why did he give up so easily?

“What else can we do?” Brian snapped.

They could only accept the loss.

Brian rose from his seat, his usual smile replaced with a stormy expression.

Something was off.

This definitely had something to do with Ariana!

“Brian!”

grabbed his arm, but Brian

she snapped out of

left her behind like this before.

he coldly ordered, “Bring Gwen Lambert to me

“Yes, sir.”

hour later, Gwen was shoved into Brian’s office by two bodyguards. When she saw Brian’s dark expression, she blanched. “Mr. Lodge, what

Ariana upset

“What’s the relationship between

“What?”

William

was nothing between them, as far as

“If Ariana has been acting out of line lately, I’ll go back and tell her off later. Please don’t be angry, Mr. Lodge. The

The Goldfront Bay land was a

didn’t! I really didn’t! I don’t even know anything about Coldfront Bay. This must be a misunderstanding, Mr.

teams up with William Kingsman to trap me the next second.

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this city, but there’s no way he can surpass you. I’ll call her

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