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!”

Panicked, she grabbed his arm, but Brian reflexively shook her hand off

Evelyn paused. By the time she snapped out of it Brian had already left.

her behind like

expression was dark as he coldly ordered, “Bring Gwen Lambert to me at once!”

“Yes, sir.”

two bodyguards.

Did Ariana upset

coldly. “What’s the relationship between Ariana

“What?”

William

was nothing between them, as far as she

out of line lately, I’ll go back and tell her off later. Please don’t be angry, Mr. Lodge.

a trap. Did you tell

about Coldfront Bay. This must be a misunderstanding, Mr.

to smooth things over, then teams up with William Kingsman to trap me the next second. Is that also a

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Chapter 28

Kingsman may have some influence in this city, but there’s no way he can surpass you. I’ll call her now and make her come home immediately!” Gwen

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