Chapter 170 As for today … Ariana smirked slightly .
Tonight , she just wanted to sit back and watch the show unfold .
Mr.
Shaw , Mrs.

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Shaw .
Gwens eyes lit up as she spotted the CEO of Shaw Group across the hall .
Shaw Group was one of the most prominent forces in Gleason , with a well established reputation , and Elaine Shaw was the heiress of the Shaws .
Born into wealth , raised in an intellectual family , and being the cherished only child of her parents , Elaine had grown up surrounded by love and privilege .
She was known for her grace , warmth , and generosity .
With such high qualities , it was no surprise that many influential families , including Gwen , had considered her an ideal daughter in law .
Years ago , even Belinda had taken an interest in Elaine .
However , she was fiercely independent and had no intention of becoming a housewife .
With her loving parents backing her unconditionally , she was not someone easily controlled , and Belinda eventually gave up on the idea .
If not for Gwen spending an extravagant amount to book the banquet hall at the Royal Hotel , the Shaws would never have bothered bringing Elaine to this event .
This is my son , Igor , Gwen said , motioning for Igor to step forward .
Good evening , Mr.
and Mrs.
Shaw .
Igor greeted them politely .
Then , his eyes settled on Elaine .
Her delicate features and poised elegance captivated him .
He extended his hand and said , Hello , Ms.
Shaw .
Im Igor .
Hello , Elaine replied courteously , turning his handshake .
But it was just a little more than a brush of fingertips .
She was clearly disinterested in him .
It was no surprise .
Igors reputation in their circle hasnt been great .
He was known for his mediocre achievements , his arrogance , and his shady entourage of friends .
Ariana remembered clearly .
In her previous life , Igot had become infatuated with Elaine , but she had been thoroughly repulsed by him .
Fueled by alcohol and egged on by his friends , Igor had tried to assault her that very night .
Igor had planned to create a scandal , hoping the Shaw family would be pressured into marrying their daughter to him , but Elaine fiercely resisted , causing his scheme to backfire disastrously .
The Shaw family , who had only attended the banquet out of respect for Brian , was outraged by Igors actions .
They cut ties with the Torreys and became bitter enemies , In her past life , Ariana had stepped in to mediate , enduring intense humiliation from the Shaw elders to save Igor from being sent to jail .
She had poured her heart and soul into protecting Gwen and Igor .
Yet , in the end , they had .
repaid her with betrayal , fleeing with stolen funds after the Torreys went bankrupt , leaving her to clean up their mess .
This time , her heart was cold .
She wouldnt lift a finger to shield Igor again .
If he didnt see her as a sister , het could deal with the consequences of his own actions .
Igor , why dont you show Ms.
Shaw around ? She might not be too familiar with the venue , Gwen suggested +25 BONUS Chapter 170 eagerly , seizing the opportunity to give them some time alone .
But Elaine smiled politely and replied , Ms.
Lambert , that wont be necessary .
Ive been here many times before .
Perhaps its Mr.
Igor , who might not know the place well .