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?”

lifted his glass higher than Brian’s. That was a huge taboo in these social

was Brian, and who was Igor? How dare Igor act so high and

begging for

a pin drop. Everyone was watching

their glass higher than Brian’s. Even William,

this so openly. It was far

though Brian’s gesture had

filled with amusement.

never understood these social rules. Igor,

age group would know these rules, but

he did it out of ignorance. They would think he was being provocative on purpose. That

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

a toast to Igor. She only wanted to

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

“Igor, you’re way too arrogant. Don’t you even know to lower your

Brian, worried he might think she’d embarrassed him on

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