Chapter 108 Yes , Mr.
Smith .
Hunter replied .
Hearing this , Evelyns Tace turned pale .
Seeing Hunter stride toward her , she quickly stepped behind Brian , her voice trembling slightly as she called out , Brian … Brian shielded her , his expression grew colder .
Ariana ! Thats enough ! Mr.
Lodge , what does this have to do with me ? I havent said a word , Ariana replied innocently , though she subtly moved closer to Victor .
Her actions made Brians anger flare even more .
Why must it be on this occasion ? Did she truly intend to embarrass him in such a public setting ? Victors voice cut through the tension , calm and deliberate .
Hunter , didnt you Yes , sir .
hear me ? Hunter moved forward again .
Evelyn immediately turned her plea toward Ariana .
Ms.
Torrey , I know you dont like me , but you cant let Mr.
Smith do this to me ! I am Brians partner tonight .
Do you have a problem with me , or with Brian ? Her words clearly implied blame , accusing Ariana of deliberately refusing to stand up for Brian at this point .
But Ariana wasnt so foolish as to play into her trap .
Siding with Evelyn now would mean undermining Victors authority , leaving her alienated from both sides .
Why would she dig her own grave ? Instead , she widened her eyes in confusion and replied , Ms.
Granger , Im afraid I dont understand what you mean .
I dont have a problem with anyone .
11 Her innocent act only added to Brians growing frustration , his gaze turning colder .
But Victors status as the host left him with no room to retaliate .
Hunter reached Evelyns side , extending his arm in a polite yet firm gesture to escort her out .
Evelyn hesitated but was left with no choice .
She bit her lip , her eyes darting to Brian for support .
Brian said coldly , Eve , if Mr.
Smith is asking you to leave , then you should go .
Brian … But next time , it wont be so easy for him if he ever wishes to step into my territory .
Brians last sentence was a pointed attempt to stand up for Evelyn .
Hearing his words , Evelyn started to relax , her expression softening slightly .
This was Gleaston , after all .
If Victor dared to disrespect her , Brian wouldnt make Victors business ventures here easy .
Evelyn was reluctant to leave , but after hearing Brians words , she allowed herself to be escorted out .
Before leaving , she shot a venomous glare at Ariana .
The auction is about to begin .
Mr.
Lodge , if youre staying feel free to take a seat , Victor remarked casually , guiding Ariana toward their seats .

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The sight left the room in stunned silence .
Who would have imagined that Ariana , once so eager to please Brian , would now be in Victors arms ? Brian stood rooted in place as he watched Victor and Ariana leave , his aura growing colder by the second .
At his side , Emily hesitated before speaking .
Mr Lodge … Take Eve home , Brian ordered curtly .
12 +25 BONUS Chapter 108 Yes , sir , Emily said before leaving the ballroom .
Meanwhile , Victor and Ariana had settled into their seats .
Victor turned to her , his tone as nonchalant as ever .
Ive done you quite a favor tonight .
How do you plan to thank me ? Anything within my power , Ill do for you , Mr , Smith , Arlana replied softly .
But with the Torrey family in its current state , Im afraid Ill need time to repay such a debt No need to wait .
You can repay me right now .
Victor gestured toward the stage , where a new auction item was being presented .
See that ?