Chapter 26 Stop right there , Ariana Torrey ! During the intermission , Ariana excused herself to go to the bathroom when she heard Brians voice sound from behind her .
Mr.
Lodge ? Did you need something ? She turned back , her voice distant , as if they were but mere acquainters Arent you something else , Ariana ? You knew that my company had its eye on that piece of land in South Gleaston , and you went and doubled the price , even at a loss , to buy it .
Whats your game ? Are you really opposing me , or are you just trying to get my attention ? Brian snapped .
Youve got the wrong idea , Mr.
Lodge .
I just really liked the location .
Its got nothing to do with you .
Ariana said sincerely .
However , Brian did not believe a word of it .
Just then , Evelyn rushed over to cut into their conversation Ms.
Torrey , you were too impulsive .
That piece of land will lose you a small fortune ! Then , glancing at Brian , she continued , I know that Brian bringing me here tonight might have embarrassed you , but you cant just do that .
Even if you wanted to get your own back , it shouldnt be done so rashly .
To the end its still Brian who will have to clean up after you .
Whats the point in all this , then ? Brian scoffed at that .
You set the price , Ariana .
You can pay for that yourself .
Of course I will , Mr.
Lodge , what are you talking about ? Weve already called off the engagement .
My finance have nothing to do with you now , Ariana said .
Brians face darkened .
You … Just then , William emerged from the auction hall .
When Ariana saw him , she raised her voice and called out with a smile , William ! The way she addressed him by his first name made Brians face darken further .
Ariana walked over to William and took his arm .
Is the intermission almost over ? We should head back soon , then .
After all , Ive had my eye set on the land at Goldfront Bay for quite some now .
Mr.
Lodge , Ms.
Granger , its been a pleasure .
She nodded at Brian and Evelyn politely before leaving .
Evelyn could feel the coldness emanating from Brian .
Brian ..
She glanced at him uneasily .
She couldnt believe Ariana would dare to act so openly affectionate with William right in front of Brian especially since William was Brians bitter rival .
Damn you , Ariana .
Ive underestimated you , Brian said , clenching his fists .
Hed never been treated with such disregard before .
The way Ariana had taken Williams hand as she walked away earlier was a clear demonstration of power .
Did she really think he couldnt live without her ? Emily .
Yes , Mr.
Lodge .
The Goldfront Bay plot well be raising the bid to five billion dollars .
Arianas eager to get the land for William .
In that case , Ill make sure he takes a huge loss ! Brian said coldly .
# 25 BONUS Chapter 20 But Mr.
Lodge , what if he doesnt take the bait ? With all the hype weve stirred up before this , he wouldnt resist .

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I want him to pay more than he expected and let him work for nothing this year ! Yes , sir .
Back in the auction hall , Ariana and William took their seat I just stepped out to use the bathroom , and you used me as a shield ? William said lightly .
Didnt you enjoy seeing Brians expression ? Ariana asked slyly .
I did , actually .
Just wait , Ariana told him .
Hes a petty man , so hell definitely raise the bid again just to make you lose more money .