Chapter 60

Chapter 60

When Ariana returned to the Torrey residence that afternoon, Gwen was beaming with delight over the press

conference.

When she saw Ariana, she eagerly approached. “Well well, Ms. Torrey. You’re finally back! Such wonderful news, and you didn’t tell me ahead of time. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have to be this worried all the time, don’t you think?

Ariana raised an eyebrow at the joy on Gwen’s face. “Ms. Lambert, weren’t you planning to sell me off to the Hubbords?”

“Not that! Not anymore!” Gwen waved her hands dismissively. “The Hubbord family is a small and insignificant household; they can never compare to the Lodge family.”

As Ariana settled on the couch, she leaned in closer. “Ariana, now that both Mr. Lodge and Mr. Kingsman have taken a fancy to you, who would you choose?”

Faced with such a blatant inquiry, Ariana leaned back against the couch and asked, “Who do you think I should choose, Ms. Lambert?”

began chattering away, “Though the Kingsmans are indeed wealthy, the Lodges are the most powerful in Gleaston, so

Co. lately, so if you choose Mr.

since Mr. Kingsman is showing feelings for you,

suggesting that I string Mr. Kingsman along?”

We’re simply evaluating our options. Since Mr. Kingsman likes you, get him to spend money on

were so blatantly

break off my engagement with Brian, it doesn’t mean Lodge

smile froze on her face. “What do you mean

we didn’t break off the engagement, Brian has never intended to

could that be! You must do something to make Mr. Lodge give up on dealing with

Lambert. Torrey Co. isn’t under your control anymore,

is for the Torrey family, and

she got up. “I don’t know much about what’s happening at

crisis, you’ll have

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