Chapter 403

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Ariana didn’t refuse. After all, spending more time with Brian in public would be beneficial for the Torrey family.

“Mr. Lodge, I never expected that just one word from Mrs. Lodge Senior would be enough for you to put your pride aside and come see me,” Ariana remarked.

Her words dripped with mockery, and there were even some traces of disdain toward Brian. It was the same attitude that he’d used to have toward her.

Alas, their roles were reversed.

“Ariana, do you really think it’s a good thing that Grandma bas taken an interest in you?” Brian asked.

Belinda’s intentions were clear to anyone with a sharp eye, and Brian knew that Ariana could tell as well.

His eyes roamed over Ariana. Tonight, she was meticulously and elegantly styled in a long, gold–embellished

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very image of grandeur.

at the moment overlapped

tracks and

abrupt action caught her off guard, and she frowned and said, “Mr. Lodge, there are plenty of people watching. What are you trying

studied her face closely, trying to

was an icy beauty who exuded an air that kept people at a distance. Her looks were among the most striking in the entire city of Gleaston. Her eyes were captivating, and there wasn’t another woman in the city

looked a lot like Ariana. Everyone else

back then.

Ariana also differed in their demeanor

first, Brian hadn’t been suspicious, but Ariana’s

exam made him

taken almost half a

were clear, logical, and backed by well–supported arguments. It was obvious from a glance that only a seasoned business veteran could produce such

in mind, Brian was even more suspicious

you stared enough?”

The single motion was lively and expressive–completely different from Susan, the aloof beauty.

you looking at me like that, Mr. Lodge?” Ariana aked. “Have you mistaken me for

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