Chapter 244 A cold smirk played at the corners of Brians lips .
He had clearly seen a woman who looked just like Ariana appear on this floor .
He refused to believe she could vanish into thin air .
Just as he stepped closer to the table , Emily rushed over looking anxious .
Mr.
Lodge , Madam Mackle is here ! Brian stopped in his tracks .
William said casually , Mr.
Lodge , people say we dont get along , but were both well known in Gleaston .
If you want to cause trouble for me , at least use a better excuse .
Accusing me of secretly dating your ex fiancée is such a tired cliché .
Brians frown deepened .
Emily quickly added , Mr.
Lodge , Madam Mackle is waiting .
Also , causing a scene with Mr.
Kingsman here at the Evergreen Hotel might not be a good idea .
Maybe we should… Staring down William , Brian saw the mocking gleam in his eyes .
Brians expression turned even colder .
Lets go .
Yes , sir .
Elise had hoped to say a polite goodbye to William , but Brian spun around and strode off .
She had no choice but to hurry after him in her heels , struggling to keep pace .
Her face reddened with irritation .
Once they left , William tapped on the table and said , Theyre gone .
You can come out now .
From under the table , Ariana emerged with some difficulty .
With all her injuries , it had been a miserable hiding spot .
William watched her , amused to see this clever woman in such a predicament .
Ill have someone lead you out the back so you wont be spotted , he said .
Ariana gave a tight smile .
Really ? Thank you so much .
William could have easily chased Brian off with a quick excuse , but instead , hed said a long , provocative line that seemed designed to push Brians buttons .
He was obviously enjoying the show .
Just then , the waiter came in .
Ms.
Torrey , please follow me .
Otherwise , if that gentleman returns , itll be trouble .
Right .
Who knew when Brian might come storming back ? Ariana nodded .
Sorry to bother you .
Please , dont mention it .
The waiter guided her through a side corridor .

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It was a common feature of discreet business hotels like the Evergreen .
They were designed with hidden paths for high profile guests to exit quietly .
They reached an exit .
Williams car drove her around to the front .
As they passed the lobby , Ariana saw through the window .
Belinda was there talking with Elise , holding her hand with apparent satisfaction .
Ariana felt relieved .
Meanwhile , inside the Evergreen Hotel , Brian couldnt focus on the conversation .
His mind kept circling back to the figure hed seen earlier .
He was certain it was Ariana .
Chapter 244 Grandma , I need to go to the restroom , he said .
Belinda was happily chatting with Elise about something .
Seeing Brian make excuses to leave , Belindas smile faded slightly .
I heard from Elise that you just went to Williams private room looking for Ariana .
Is that true ?