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.

an interest in Elaine. However, she was fiercely independent and had no intention of becoming a housewife. With her loving parents backing her unconditionally, she was not someone easily controlled, and

hall at the Royal Hotel, the Shaws would

Igor,” Gwen said, motioning for Igor to

Mrs. Shaw.”

Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him. He

Elaine replied courteously, turning his handshake.

just a little more than a brush of fingertips. She was clearly disinterested in

Igor’s reputation in their circle hasn’t been great. He was known for his

his arrogance, and his shady entourage of

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 very

marrying their daughter to

only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian, was outraged by Igor’s actions. They cut ties with the Torreys

elders to save Igor from being sent to jail. She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor. Yet,

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