Chapter 163 Ariana wasnt so narcissistic to think that Brians actions were an act of love .
She glanced at the time on her watch and said casually , By the way , tonight is my brothers birthday banquet .
A lot of prominent figures will be attending .
If Mr.
Lodge refuses to release him , I suppose well just have to tell everyone that his future brother in law was invited to the Lodges for a drink and hasnt been allowed to leave .
What do you think of that excuse , Emily ? Emilys expression darkened instantly .
Brians status and Igors were worlds apart .
The idea of Brian inviting Igor for tea was laughable and humiliating .
If such a rumor spread , it would undoubtedly tarnish the Lodge familys reputation .
Yet , considering Gwens shamelessness , Emily couldnt completely rule out the possibility .
That mother son duo was capable of anything .
Ms.
Torrey , please … Follow me this way , Emily said while gesturing for Ariana to follow her upstairs .
The surrounding employees watched in shock as Ariana was escorted upstairs by Emily .
After all , everyone knew that Brian had never invited Ariana inside so easily before .
I thought Mr.
Lodge is not very fond of his fiancée ? Why does it seem like Ms.
Weston is actually afraid of her ? Shes just throwing her weight around as the heiress of the Torrey family .
Shes forgotten how she used to bow and scrape just to get Mr.
Lodges attention ! Exactly .
Remember how she used to wait here for hours whenever she came to see him ? The gossip continued just loud enough for Emily to hear .
She glanced at Ariana , expecting to see some trace of anger or embarrassment , but to her surprise , Ariana was unexpectedly calm .
She continued walking ahead as if she never heard their words .
After spending more time with Ariana , Emily couldnt help but notice the stark change in her demeanor .
In the past , she would have blushed with humiliation and stormed out of the room if she heard such comments .
But lately , she seemed utterly unaffected , like none of it mattered to her .
Were here , Ms.
Torrey , Emily said , leading her into a spacious lounge .

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After ensuring the room was private and secure , Emily excused herself and went directly to Brians office .
Is she here ? Brian asked , without even looking up from his paperwork .
Yes , Ms.
Torrey has arrived , Emily replied .
Where is she now ? Shes in the lounge next door .
Upon hearing this , Brian paused and looked up , his icy gaze fixed on Emily , When did I tell you to prepare a lounge for her ? Did you not understand my instructions ? Mr.
Lodge , Ms.
Torrey said that if you were too busy , shed leave .
She also mentioned that the Torrey family has a banquet at the Royal Hotel tonight .
If you dont release her brother , theyll tell everyone that you invited your future brother in law for a drink … Emilys voice trailed off , clearly uneasy about repeating such an absurd notion .
+25 BONUS Chapter 163 Ridiculous ! Brian slammed the documents onto his desk .
Emily didnt disagree .
She knew how absurd this whole situation was .
The whole idea of Brian having a drink with Igor was utterly laughable .
It was an affront to his status and reputation .
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