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?”

Igor had taken the lead. He lifted his glass higher than Brian’s. That was a huge taboo in these social circles.

and who was Igor? How dare Igor act so high and mighty, especially when Brian had already

practically begging for

hear a

higher than Brian’s. Even William, who was forever at odds with Brian,

openly. It

shamelessly, as though Brian’s gesture

were filled with

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

people in their age group would know these rules, but Igor didn’t have a

ignorance. They would think he was being provocative

quite bold,” Brian said in a flat tone, but he

the one who suggested Brian give a toast to Igor. She only wanted to make Ariana feel awkward, but she never

Lodge, what… What’s wrong?” Gwen was at a loss when she saw Brian’s face

way too arrogant. Don’t you even know to

after Brian, worried he might think

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