Chapter 54

News of Lodge Co. hosting a press conference had spread he wildfire by

At the Lodge residence, Belinda slammed the morning news onto the table with a loud smack. Then, she furiously got to her feet. “Outrageous!”

“Mrs. Lodge Senior,”

The helper picked up the newspaper. When she read about the press conference meant to clarify Brian and Ariana’s relationship, her expression darkened.

“Why hadn’t anyone consulted me about such a major decision? What on earth happened? Emily, speak!” Belinda’s voice was icy.

Emily was reluctantly summoned to face Belinda. She stammered, “At Ms. Granger’s birthday party last night… Someone joked at Ms. Torrey’s expense… She proposed ending the engagement… and Mr. Lodge agreed.”

“Evelyn again?” Benlinda’s dislike for Evelyn was well–known, and as she learned that the calling off of the engagement stemmed from Evelyn, her face grew darker,

right now! I’d like to see who dares hold

dilemma. “The press

grandson, who’d let Ariana down for a cunning vixen

rose to her feet. “If you won’t drive, I’ll go

down, Mrs. Lodge Senior. I’ll fetch

of the press conference, Brian glanced at his watch. It was nearly 10:00 am, and

the engagement with Ms. Torrey?”

Senior is very fond of Ms. Torrey, and she probably

don’t have to come with me today. I’ll have Emily

break off her engagement because of that. It’s all my fault…” Evelyn lowered her

has nothing to do with you. It’s Ariana who doesn’t know her place,” Brian uttered. He’d made it clear to Arlana that he could offer her the title of his wife, but she should

too much, not just him but also his heart. Such perfection

hesitantly probed further. “Brian… do you think Ms. Torrey and Mr. Kingsman

Is just toying with her. Do you think he’s taken a liking to

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