Chapter 161 Ariana handed over a contract she had prepared in advance to Gwen .
Seeing that Ariana had already arranged everything , Gwens expression darkened .
Ariana , however , remained unfazed and continued , Ms.
Lambert , Ive already reviewed the contract thoroughly .
All you need to do is sign it .
Within seven days , I expect that pair of Aurora Pearls to be delivered to me .
Seven days should be enough time for you to retrieve them , right ? Of course … Gwen replied , though she couldnt stop the faint trembling in her heart .
It was so million dollars ! Where was she supposed to find that amount of money ? Even after years of skimming from the Torreys and the company , it hadnt added up to 80 million ! But for the sake of her son , Gwen gritted her teeth and signed the contract .
As Ariana took the signed contract , a satisfied smile spread across her face .
Ari , Ive signed the contract , so you can trust me .
Please , rescue your brother first .
What am I supposed to do if something happens to him while hes still in Mr.
Lodges hands ? Gwen pleaded .
Her face was full of concern , though her thoughts had already strayed to the upcoming birthday banquet at the Royal Hotel .
She was already planning to doll her son up and match him with a wealthy heiress .
A marriage Tike that would guarantee her a life of luxury .
Alright .
Ill head to see the Lodge family now and ask Mr.
Lodge to release him , Ariana replied and started to leave .
Gwen finally let out a sigh of relief .
But Ms.
Lambert , make sure to transfer the money quickly After all , we have a contract now .
Gwen felt as if her chest tightened upon hearing Arianas words .
She mentally cursed Ariana .
After settling the matter with Gwen , Ariana left the Torrey residence .
Once in her car , she began contemplating whether to head to the Lodge residence or to Lodge Co.
After some thought , she dialed Emilys number .
The call connected quickly .
Emily , where is Igor now ? Ariana asked .
There was a brief silence on the other end .
Emily ? She asked again , puzzled .
Suddenly , a cold voice came through the line .
You called just to ask about this ? Ariana froze for a moment when she heard Brians voice .
She glanced at her phone to confirm she had dialed the right number .
Brian ? she asked , confused .
Why was Brian answering Emilys phone ? Your brother is in the office .

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If you want to take him , come here yourself , Brian said curtly and hung up .
Compared to his usual short temper , Brians tone this time was notably calm , though coldly indifferent .
Ariana frowned .
Could it be that he was upset because she had been spending too much time with Victor yesterday ? But her frown soon gave way to a faint smile .
If that were the case , then it would be fantastic .
+25 BONUS Chapter 161 Ariana put down her phone , her mood brightened considerably .
She hoped Brian would dislike her even more- so much that hed finally call off their engagement and they could their separate ways forever .
Ariana stepped on the gas and headed straight to Lodge Co