Chapter 108

“Yes, Mr. Smith.” Hunter replied.

Hearing this, Evelyn’s Tace turned pale. Seeing Hunter stride toward her, she quickly stepped behind Brian, her voice trembling slightly as she called out, “Brian…”

Brian shielded her, his expression grew colder. “Ariana! That’s enough!”

“Mr. Lodge, what does this have to do with me? I haven’t said a word,” Ariana replied innocently, though she subtly moved closer to Victor. Her actions made Brian’s anger flare even more.

Why must it be on this occasion? Did she truly intend to embarrass him in such a public setting?

Victor’s voice cut through the tension, calm and deliberate. “Hunter, didn’t you

“Yes, sir.”

hear me?”

me, but you can’t let Mr. Smith do this to

this point. But Ariana wasn’t so foolish as to play into her trap. Siding with Evelyn now would mean undermining Victor’s

she widened her eyes in confusion and replied, “Ms. Granger, I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean. I don’t

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frustration, his gaze turning colder. But

her out. Evelyn hesitated but was left with no choice. She bit

asking

“Brian…”

time, it won’t be so easy for him if he ever wishes

was a pointed attempt to stand up for Evelyn. Hearing his words, Evelyn started to relax, her expression softening

after all. If Victor dared to disrespect her, Brian wouldn’t make Victor’s business ventures here easy. Evelyn was reluctant to leave, but after hearing Brian’s words,

she shot a venomous glare

free to take a seat,” Victor remarked casually, guiding Ariana toward their seats.

have imagined that Ariana, once so eager to please Brian, would now be in Victor’s

aura growing colder by the second. At his side, Emily hesitated before

Brian ordered curtly.

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