Chapter 104 The two guards exchanged hesitant glances , clearly uncertain .
Apologies , Ms.
Granger .
Why dont you give Mr.
Lodge a call ? If he comes to escort you personally, well be happy to let you in , one of the guards said .
You … Evelyn couldnt believe the two security guards had the nerve to give her attitude .
Left with no choice , she pulled out her phone and dialed Brians number .
The phone rang and rang , but no one picked up .
Frustrated she tried calling Emily next , only to be met with the same result .
At that moment , a few ladies walked out from the hall chatting loudly .
Wow , Ariana really knows how to put on a show .
Did you see how entranced Mr.
Lodge looked while watching her dance ? I thought Mr.
Lodge was completely devoted to Evelyn .
Since when did he get so close to Ariana ? Who knows ? Ariana must have some serious tricks up her sleeve .
No man can resist a woman throwing herself at him like that .
Their gossip hit Evelyn like a slap , igniting a fresh wave of anger .
Ariana again ! How shameless could she get ? Fuming , Evelyn made a move to storm inside , but the security guards quickly stopped her .
Ms.
Granger , please dont make this difficult for us ! Get out of my way ! Let me in ! Evelyn shouted .
The thought of Brian and Ariana together inside was driving her mad .
The guards were not able to stop her as she forced her way into the venue .
The moment Evelyn burst through the doors of the ballroom , all eyes turned to her .
She stood in the doorway , her disheveled appearance drawing immediate attention .
Her hair was messy , and she looked anything but composed .
Upon seeing her , Brians brows furrowed in irritation .
Eve ? The crowd exchanged curious and judgemental glances .
The contrast between Evelyns current state and Arianas earlier poised and magnetic presence was glaring Mindful of the onlookers , Brian strode over to Evelyn , grabbing her arm .
Why are you here ? His tone was tinged with displeasure .
Evelyn bit her lip .
I just … I was worried you didnt have a date .
Her voice trembled slightly as her eyes darted to the dance floor , where Ariana had just finished her performance .
But it seems I was wrong , she added with a touch of bitterness .
Seeing Evelyn turn to leave , Brian felt a twinge of guilt .
His voice softened as he said , Since youre here , you might as well stay .
Evelyn raised her teary eyes to meet his .
What about Ms.
Torrey ? Brian let out a cold laugh .
She doesnt need me to enjoy herself .
The charity auction hadnt even started , and Ariana was already dancing in the center of the floor .
It seemed she was born to be a social butterfly- perfectly suited for capturing mens attention in a place like this .

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+25 BONUS Chapter 104 Taking the opportunity , Evelyn slid her arm through Brians and clung on to him .
Brian , Im only thinking of whats best for you .
Ariana isnt suited for these events .
She doesnt know how to network with those important people , and Ive always been the one to accompany you on these occasions .
Its better if I stay by your side .
Hm , Brian answered calmly .
It was true- Ariana was nothing more than a spoiled socialite without real skills .
Evelyn , on the other hand , had always been the better fit at mingling and socializing with these business people alongside Brian .