Chapter 248

By sheer coincidence, William acquired that suburban lot. It was worthless at first, but then they discovered the hot spring, and its value soared.

Now, he had even recruited someone capable from overseas

“Find out everything about Susan Smith. If the price is right, I don’t believe there’s anyone Lodge Co. can’t poach.”

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

Emily was about to leave when she added, “Mr. Lodge, we located a suitable apartment near Glea College. Shall we move Ms. Torrey there now?”

Brian recalled what Ariana had said to him earlier.

“She keeps saying we’re not engaged anymore and have nothing to do with me. Fine, take her away.”

“Take her away? But, Mr. Lodge, you…”

This morning, he had been saying something completely different. And to keep Ariana here, he had even agreed to the blind date.

Emily swallowed the rest of her words. Brian had always been calm and composed before, but ever since falling out with Ariana, his mood had been all over the place.

her puts me in a foul

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

turned and left the study.

on his left cheek brought back the memory of Ariana’s bare body and her flushed face.

How could he be thinking

evening, Ariana heard

then, Martha knocked and

going on downstairs?” Ariana

out. He said they’ve already found a new place

I thought they couldn’t find one?”

don’t

my own stuff. No need to trouble you.”

Ariana eased herself

injured. How can

it’s fine. I’ll do it.”

looked at Ariana with

and dreaded leaving. Now, she seemed almost eager

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