Chapter 170

As for today…

Ariana smirked slightly. Tonight, she just wanted to sit back and watch the show unfold.

“Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Shaw.”

Gwen’s eyes lit up as she spotted the CEO of Shaw Group across the hall.

Shaw Group was one of the most prominent forces in Gleason, with a well–established reputation, and Elaine Shaw was the heiress of the Shaws.

Born into wealth, raised in an intellectual family, and being the cherished only child of her parents, Elaine had grown up surrounded by love and privilege. She was known for her grace, warmth, and generosity.

With such high qualities, it was no surprise that many influential families, including Gwen, had considered her an ideal daughter–in–law.

becoming a housewife. With her loving parents backing her unconditionally,

extravagant amount to book the banquet hall at the Royal Hotel, the Shaws would never have bothered bringing Elaine to this event.

is my son, Igor,” Gwen said, motioning for

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw.” Igor greeted them politely.

eyes settled on Elaine. Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him. He extended

replied courteously, turning

more than a brush of fingertips. She was

hasn’t been great. He was known for his

arrogance, and his shady entourage of friends.

previous life, Igot had become infatuated with Elaine, but she had been thoroughly repulsed by him. Fueled by alcohol and egged on by his friends, Igor had tried to assault her that

marrying their daughter to him, but Elaine fiercely resisted, causing his scheme to backfire

had only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian, was outraged by Igor’s actions. They

intense humiliation from the Shaw elders to save Igor from being sent to jail. She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor. Yet, in the end, they had. repaid her with betrayal, fleeing with stolen funds after the Torreys went bankrupt, leaving her to

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