Chapter 172 In the distance , Brian and Evelyn walked up to Igor .
Brian took the initiative to clink glasses with him .
Many people saw it happen , including the Shaw family .
They began to regard Igor more favorably .
Igor felt especially proud as he raised his glass to meet Brians .
The crisp sound of their glasses tapping rang out .
In that instant , the entire room fell silent , and everyones attention landed on Igor .
Not far away , Arianas lips curved slightly .
Igor apparently had no idea how serious this was .
He downed his champagne in one gulp .
Gwen also didnt notice anything amiss .
Only Evelyn looked visibly uncomfortable .
Brian held his champagne without drinking it .
His eyes darkened .
Selena gaped .
Is Igor out of his mind ? Who does he think he is ? Does he not realize he has to show respect if he wants to stay in this circle ? During that brief moment of clinking glasses , Igor had taken the lead .
He lifted his glass higher than Brians .
That was a huge taboo in these social circles .
Who was Brian , and who was Igor ? How dare Igor act so high and mighty , especially when Brian had already taken the lead in offering a toast ? It was practically begging for trouble .
The room was so still one could hear a pin drop .
Everyone was watching Brians reaction .
Over the years , not a single person had ever dared lift their glass higher than Brians .
Even William , who was forever at odds with Brian , only ever raised his glass to the same level .
Yet , Igor did this so openly .
It was far too arrogant .
Mr.
Lodge , thanks ! Igor spoke shamelessly , as though Brians gesture had been a favor .
Arianas eyes were filled with amusement .
Gwen , once a club girl , had never understood these social rules .
Igor , being a spoiled troublemaker , had never bothered learning drinking etiquette .
Most people in their age group would know these rules , but Igor didnt have a clue .
No one present would believe he did it out of ignorance .
They would think he was being provocative on purpose .
That would certainly include Brian .

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Your son is quite bold , Brian said in a flat tone , but he didnt take a single sip of champagne .
Evelyns expression turned even more unpleasant .
She was the one who suggested Brian give a toast to Igor .
She only wanted to make Ariana feel awkward , but she never thought Igor would ignore basic etiquette .
Mr.
Lodge , what … Whats wrong ? Gwen was at a loss when she saw Brians face turn cold as he walked off .
Evelyn frowned .
Igor , youre way too arrogant .
Dont you even know to lower your glass during a toast ? With that , she hurried after Brian , worried he might think shed embarrassed him on purpose .
+25 BONUS Chapter 172 Well … Gwen and Igor were clueless about what they had done wrong .
Why did the height of the glass even matter ? Igor sneered .
Who cares if he looks down on me ? Whats with that condescending attitude ? He had never liked how smug Brian seemed .
What nonsense are you talking about ? Gwen worried others would overhear .
She hurried after Brian , fearing her son might have offended him .
Nearby , the Shaw family noticed that , even though Igor looked decent , he was nothing more than a shallow show- off .
Their scorn was even more obvious now .
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