Chapter 169

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Evelyn noticed the faint displeasure in Brian’s expression. She lowered her voice and said gently, “You’ve accompanied me to events like this so many times before. Why is it different now?”

Brian pressed his lips together, unsure of how to respond.

In the past, whenever the Torrey family hosted events, he would attend with Evelyn without hesitation, never sparing a thought for Ariana’s feelings. But tonight, something was different. For some reason, the thought of public scrutiny falling on Ariana bothered him.

Evelyn looked up at him. Her eyes were misty with unshed tears. “Could it really be true, what they’re saying? Have you started to care about Ariana?”

Brian sighed. “Evelyn, you know that’s not what I mean.”

about it so much. From what I can see, Ms. Torrey doesn’t

Sure enough, Ariana seemned utterly indifferent to

again. Her fiancé was here with another woman, and yet she didn’t care at

murmured, his tone carrying hint

“Brian, there have been so many rumors online lately calling me a mistress. I don’t mind what they say, but I don’t want you to think that way about me. If you don’t stand up for me, there’s no one

at Brian’s

had grown up together, and Evelyn had become an orphan when her family fell into decline. Brian had always protected her. Without him, her family assets would have been swallowed up by others a

Brian said, “I’ve already dealt with those online rumors. Don’t worry, No one will insult you again.”

smile. “I knew you’d protect me,

his gaze still

lengths to dress up for the occasion. With his sunny and handsome looks, he immediately

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