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

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

left the

chair and rubbed his face. The sting on his left cheek brought back the memory

could he be thinking about a woman

evening, Ariana heard a

then, Martha knocked and entered.

on downstairs?” Ariana

your luggage out. He said they’ve already found

fast? I thought they

I don’t know

own stuff. No need to

herself out of

stop her. “Ms. Torrey, you’re injured. How can

fine. I’ll

at Ariana with bewilderment.

with Brian and dreaded leaving. Now, she seemed almost

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