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?”

again. Evelyn immediately turned her plea toward Ariana. “Ms. Torrey, I know you don’t like me, but you can’t let Mr. Smith do

refusing to stand up for Brian at this point. But Ariana wasn’t so foolish as to play into her trap. Siding with Evelyn now would

I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean. I don’t

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frustration, his gaze turning colder. But Victor’s status as the host left him with no room to

reached Evelyn’s side, extending his arm in a polite yet firm gesture to escort her out. Evelyn hesitated

asking you to leave, then

“Brian…”

so easy for him if he ever wishes to

stand up for Evelyn. Hearing his words, Evelyn started to relax, her expression softening

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 allowed herself to

shot a venomous glare at

Mr. Lodge, if you’re staying feel free to take a seat,”

sight left the room in stunned silence. Who would have imagined that Ariana, once so eager to please Brian, would now be

stood rooted in place as he watched Victor and Ariana leave, his aura growing colder by the second. At his side, Emily hesitated before speaking. “Mr

Brian

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