Chapter 162 Ariana quickly arrived at the entrance of Lodge Co.
As she stepped out , the employees outside the building Instinctively moved aside , trying to avoid her .
Their peculiar gazes made her feel as though she was some sort of fearsome beast .
Ariana ignored their stares and walked toward the entrance with her head held high .
Within moments , Emily walked out of her office and quickly approached her .
Ms.
Torrey , she said politely , Mr.
Lodge is currently in a meeting .
Perhaps you could wait here for a moment ? Wait here ? Ariana glanced around .
All eyes were now fixed on her , and the atmosphere was thick with anticipation .
They were clearly curious to see: what drama was going to unfold .
office , and Everyone here knew her reputation .
Over the years , Ariana Had caused quite a few spectacles at the gossip about her chasing after Brian was widespread .
Seeing her here now , it was clear that there was some drama about to unfold .
You mean to tell me that the Lodge Co.
doesnt even have a waiting room ? Emily laughed nervously as she heard Arianas question .
Well … The waiting rooms arent available at the moment .
Mr.
Lodge instructed that you wait here .
And how long will his meeting last ? That depends .

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If its quick , maybe half an hour .
If not … It could take a while .
Emily gave her an uncertain reply .
Ariana immediately understood what was going on .
Brian was deliberately keeping her waiting .
It was a petty way to excerpt control and put her in her place .
In the past , she might have endured this kind of humiliation willingly .
But things were different now she no longer cared about Brian or his games .
Ariana smirked .
If Mr.
Lodge doesnt want to release my brother , thats fine .
Im not particularly interested in taking him back anyway .
Ms.
Lambert can come to pick him up herself .
Its not my problem anymore .
Ariana turned to leave , and Emily started panicking .
She stepped forward and said , Ms.
Torrey , Mr.
Igor is your brother , after all … I dont have a brother who wants me dead .
Ariana continued with a faint smile , If Mr.
Lodge is so busy , I wont disturb him any further .
As for my brother , you can deal with him however you see fit call the police , send him back to the Torreys .
Its none of my concern .
Ms.
Torrey ! Emily quickly stepped in front of her again .
Mr.
Lodge didnt mean it like that .
He actually cares about you a lot .
Cares about me ? Thats news to me , Ariana scoffed , recalling how Brian had abandoned her on the side of the road last night without a second thought .
He hadnt cared whether shed make it home or it might be dangerous out there .
It was clear to her that he never took her seriously .
Ariana had come to terms with this harsh truth a long time ago .
After all , shed already lived through this once .
+25 BONUS Chapter 162 Ms.
Torrey , about last night … Emily began hesitantly .
Oh , let me guess .
Are you about to tell me that Mr.
Lodge had a sudden pang of conscience and came back to look for me ? Ariana interrupted her .
Emily was taken aback by her sharp intuition .
Ariana continued , Let me guess his sudden return wasn out of concern for me but rather to ensure I didnt get involved with Victor .
After all , that would be such a disgrace to the Lodge family , wouldnt it ? Chapter 163