Chapter 240

A blind date. So, that was it.

“Ms. Torrey?”

Martha was momentarily stunned as she looked at Ariana.

How could she be happy about her ex–fiancé going on a blind date?

“Martha, I’ve got it. Thanks.”

Ariana’s mood brightened at once. She guessed she wouldn’t be stuck in the Lodge home much longer.

Just then, her phone buzzed. It was a message from William. She quickly unlocked it to check.

William’s message was brief: “I’ll send someone to pick you up at noon.”

Ariana guessed it must be about the South Gleaston land project. Neither the Torrey residence nor the Lodge residence was a suitable place for such a discussion. William’s message came at just the right time.

Ariana quickly replied with an “ok” emoji.

Brian leaned back in his office chair, looking tired.

Emily walked in and said, “Mr. Lodge, Madam Mackle sent someone to remind you that Ms. Quinlan is already on her way. It wouldn’t look good to

Brian

checked his phone. There was

frown.

to anything today?” he

leg in that condition, it’s unlikely she can go anywhere. She’s probably just resting

said coolly. “Have we lined up

director hasn’t confirmed.

it as soon

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

the first time I’ve seen you worried about a woman

a doctor only because I wrongfully accused her, and this is my way of compensating

Emily replied, lowering

women

like a woman like Ariana? She’s juggling two men at once, and she’s deceitful and ungrateful!”

with “ungrateful” when there hadn’t exactly

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