When Ariana said William had taken that plot of land, Brian abruptly stood up. “What did you just say?”

“Mr. Lodge, I’m just a woman. What do I know about investing? Besides, I didn’t buy it. Mr. Kingsman did. You already know I had no real power in the Torrey family back then. Where would I have gotten five billion? If you really want that land, you should talk to Mr. Kingsman. Maybe he’ll be willing to sell it to you.

Ariana put on an innocent look, but Brian heard no trace of goodwill in her words.

“Ariana, are you kidding me? You were the one who wanted that land. Now you’re just handing it over?”

“Mr. Lodge, that’s not entirely accurate. Mr. Kingsman was the one who paid for it at the time. Now he’s taking it back. What can I say? I have to let him have it.”

She let out a sigh and continued, “To tell you the truth, I do regret it. Had I known this land would turn out so valuable, I would’ve bought it myself. Now look, I’m left with nothing.‘

“You…”

Brian didn’t know what to say to Ariana.

This huge windfall was essentially brushed aside and handed over to William.

hands on that land, Lodge Co.’s hot

him storm off. She even pretended to call after him, raising her voice toward the outside door.” Mr. Lodge, you’re leaving already? Not going to stay a bit

response was the loud slam

dropped the act. She leaned back

money her father gave for her dowry to buy that suburban land in South Gleaston. If he had known, he would

into this again to cover for me,” she thought.

William sneezed in the middle of his lecture at Glea

at him. He adjusted his

watch, then gathered

he left the classroom and went

lines of secretaries and assistants from Kingsman Co. were waiting. As he walked, they quickly fell into

behind him.

few business collaborations that need

something else to handle first. We’ll talk

“Yes, Mr. Kingsman.”

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