Chapter 169 +25 BONUS Evelyn noticed the faint displeasure in Brians expression .
She lowered her voice and said gently , Youve accompanied me to events like this so many times before .
Why is it different now ? Brian pressed his lips together , unsure of how to respond .
In the past , whenever the Torrey family hosted events , he would attend with Evelyn without hesitation , never sparing a thought for Arianas feelings .
But tonight , something was different .
For some reason , the thought of public scrutiny falling on Ariana bothered him .
Evelyn looked up at him .
Her eyes were misty with unshed tears .
Could it really be true , what theyre saying ? Have you started to care about Ariana ? Brian sighed .
Evelyn , you know thats not what I mean .
Then dont worry about it so much .
From what I can see , Ms.
Torrey doesnt mind it at all , Evelyn said softly .
Her words prompted Brian to glance toward Ariana .
Sure enough , Ariana seemned utterly indifferent to the fact that he was attending with Evelyn .
Brian felt that heaviness in his chest again .
Her fiancé was here with another woman , and yet she didnt care at all ? She really doesnt care , he murmured , his tone carrying hint of mockery .
Evelyn whispered , Brian , there have been so many rumors online lately calling me a mistress .
I dont mind what they say , but I dont want you to think that way about me .
If you dont stand up for me , theres no one else in the world who will .
Her words tugged at Brians heartstrings .
They had grown up together , and Evelyn had become an orphan when her family fell into decline .
Brian had always protected her .
Without him , her family assets would have been swallowed up by others a long time ago .
Thinking about how much attention he had been giving Ariana lately and neglecting Evelyn , Brian said , Ive already dealt with those online rumors .

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Dont worry , No one will insult you again .
Hearing this , Evelyn broke into a smile .
I knew youd protect me , Brian .
Brian nodded absentmindedly , his gaze still fixed on Ariana Moments later , Gwen entered the banquet hall with Igor .
Igor had gone to great lengths to dress up for the occasion .
With his sunny and handsome looks , he immediately caught the attention of many young socialites In this circle , the rich second generation heirs were often expected to be good looking , and Igor was no exception .
With his striking features and privileged background , he had attracted many admirers since childhood .
He might look polished , but hes rotten to the core , Selena muttered under her breath .
I havent even insulted him yet , and youre already starting ? Ariana asked .
Im just sticking up for you .
Look at how smug they are ! Anyone would think they were self made millionaires .
Instead , theyre just parading around their inheritance .
Doesnt that make you mad ? Not at all .
Thanks to Gwens obsession with pride , she had managed to get her to cough up 12 million dollars to reclaim the funds she had embezzled .