Chapter 172

In the distance, Brian and Evelyn walked up to Igor.

Brian took the initiative to clink glasses with him. Many people saw it happen, including the Shaw family. They began to regard Igor more favorably.

Igor felt especially proud as he raised his glass to meet Brian’s.

The crisp sound of their glasses tapping rang out. In that instant, the entire room fell silent, and everyone’s attention landed on Igor.

Not far away, Ariana’s lips curved slightly.

Igor apparently had no idea how serious this was. He downed his champagne in one gulp.

Gwen also didn’t notice anything amiss. Only Evelyn looked visibly uncomfortable.

Brian held his champagne without drinking it. His eyes darkened.

Selena gaped. “Is Igor out of his mind? Who does he think he is? Does he not realize he has to show respect if he wants to stay in this circle?”

brief moment of clinking glasses, Igor had taken the lead. He lifted his glass higher than Brian’s. That was a

and who was Igor? How dare Igor act so high and mighty, especially when Brian had already taken the lead in offering a toast?

begging

so still one could hear a pin drop. Everyone was

glass higher than Brian’s. Even William, who was forever at odds with Brian, only ever raised his glass to the same level.

did this so openly. It

as though Brian’s gesture had been a favor.

filled with amusement.

had never understood these social rules. Igor, being a spoiled troublemaker, had never bothered learning

group would know these rules, but Igor didn’t have a clue.

would think he was being provocative on purpose. That would certainly

is quite bold,” Brian said in a flat tone, but he didn’t take a single sip

turned even more unpleasant. She was the one who suggested Brian give a toast to Igor. She only wanted to make Ariana feel awkward, but she never thought Igor

a loss when she saw Brian’s face

too arrogant. Don’t you even know to lower your glass during a toast?”

worried he might think

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