Chapter 101

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“Mr. Lodge, can you at least tell me where we’re going nowhat you’ve made me change into this outfit?” Ariana murmured. “This isn’t something you wear to an ordinary vent.”

“Come with me to the charity gala tonight,” Brian replied curtly.

Hearing this, Ariana frowned. “Why not take Evelyn instead?”

“You want me to take Evelyn?” Brian asked, his tone laced with irritation.

“That’s not what I meant. I just think Ms. Granger is a better match for you,” Ariana retorted.

“Ariana, are you trying to push me away?!

“What do you mean, Mr. Lodge? You and I are just doing this as a business arrangement, and a temporary one at that. It’s perfectly normal for us to lead separate lives. Everyone knows you’re into Evelyn- It’s hardly a secret in our circle. So, why bother taking me to the charity gala?”

Every word Ariana said seemed designed to test his limits.

turned cold. “Have separate lives, huh? Seems like you and William are having

and Ms. Granger. You guys already have a

offhand comment had Brian’s expression darkening immediately. The temperature in the room seemed to

Brian. Though it had only ever been a rumor, the way he ‘reacted now made

from outside. She was followed closely by

upstairs to get ready,” Brian

“Yes, Mr. Lodge”

her up the stairs with the team trailing

An hour later.

glanced down at his watch, Impatience flickering across his face. “Go see if she’s ready yet,” he

Mr. Lodge.”

upstairs but paused when Arianna appeared, descending

that hugged her curves perfectly, accentuating her slender waist and elegant silhouette. Her straight, glossy hair flowed freely down to her waist, and her lightly

seeing Ariana. He had never noticed just how

Torrey perfectly,” someone from the team chimed

around him, Brian snapped back to

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