Chapter 102 Evelyn frowned .
In the past , she had always accompanied Brian to these kinds of events .
This charity gala wasnt just any gathering- It was a major event , and word had it that Victor Smith , the infamous figure from overseas would also be attending.
Everyone in Gleaston knew what Victor represented .
He had been the undisputed kingpin of underground dealings abroad .
Having his support didnt just mean invincibility overseas- it ensured that even within the country , not one dared to stand in your way .
Yet , Brian had chosen to bring Ariana to such an important occasion .
Bang ! Evelyn hurled the glass of water in the hand , her expression dark and stormy .
Have they left ? she asked .
Yes , Ms.
Granger .
Theyve left .
Hearing this , Evelyn glanced at her reflection in the mirror .
Her makeup was half done , but all she could feel was bitter irony .
Ms.
Granger , should we … continue with your makeup ? Everyone had assumed Brian would naturally bring Evelyn to the gala .
Theyd started her makeup early in the day .
Who could have guessed ….
Continue , Evelyn replied coldly .
Im going tonight , no matter what .
Alright .
At the Royal Hotel , Brian had already stepped out of the car and , with a gentlemanly gesture , opened the car door ! for Ariana .
As she stepped out , all eyes turned to her .
Isnt that Ariana ? Why is she here with Mr.
Lodge ? Yeah , doesnt he always bring Ms.
Granger to these events ? Ariana must have pulled some dirty tricks again .
I even heard she once drugged him … The murmurs rippled through the crowd .
Brians sharp gaze swept over them , silencing the whispers instantly .
His frosty demeanor was enough to send chills down the spines of those present .
Ariana glanced around her surroundings .
She vividly remembered that in her previous life , this gala was the stage where Victor Smith made his debut in Gleaston .
Back then , Evelyn had been by Brians side , and her exceptional beauty and poised elegance had immediately captivated Victor .
Later , Victor had even become Evelyns biggest supporter , funding her studies abroad and offering her unwavering protection .
The rumors back then had been rampant- Victor had fallen head over heels for Evelyn , and he was willing to do anything for her .
It was precisely because of this that Brian had grown increasingly anxious .
He became eager to bring Evelyn back to the country and get engaged to her as soon as possible .
Back then , Evelyn had managed to accomplish quite a few things thanks to Victor .
+25 BONUS Chapter 102 What are you looking at ? Brians voice pulled her from her thoughts .

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She turned to find him watching , her intently .
Nothing .
Just looking around .
Just looking around ? Or looking for William ? Mr.
Lodge , youre overthinking it , she replied calmly .
Ariana had no interest in humoring him .
Her objective tonight was Victor Smith .
Seeing that Ariana didnt take him seriously at all , Brian fel a surge of frustration , his chest tightening with irritation .
Mr.
Lodge , is it wise to let Ms.
Torrey wander around unattended ? If anything happens to her … Then its her own fault ! Brian replied coldly .
Didnt she refuse to stay by my side ? Let her face the consequences .
In this circle , people always flocked to power and looked down on those without it .
The Torrey familys recent scandal had turned them into a laughingstock among the elites .
To these people , they were no better than a family on the brink of bankruptcy .
As Ariana walked through the gala alone , she was met with disdainful looks and mocking remarks from those around her .