Chapter 401 +25 BONUS Brian knew exactly what Belindas words meant .
In the past , his engagement with Ariana had been purely due to her suitable family background .
But now , marrying her would mean gaining control over the entire Torrey family .
At that moment , the things that Ariana said to him earlier today played back in his mind .
His sense of pride flared once again .
Grandma , you dont need to concern yourself with this mater .
We have already annulled our engagement , and there is no way Ill propose to her again .

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With that , he turned around and headed upstairs .
Belinda was well aware of Brians character .
Her expression darkened .
Since he was unwilling to let go of his pride , then she would make the necessary arrangements for him .
The next day , the news of Gwens imprisonment and Igors expulsion from the Torrey family spread like wildfire within the high society .
As the sole heir of the family , Ariana successfully assumed full control of the Torrey family .
As the turmoil at school also began to settle down , Ariana sat in her office at Torrey Co.
Miranda said , Ms.
Torrey , the Lodge family sent someone over this morning , insisting that you attend a gala at the Royal Hotel .
The Lodge family ? Brian still wanted to see her ? Ariana only hesitated briefly before she quickly realized that it wasnt Brian who wanted to see her , but Belinda .
She was an extremely cunning lady .
She had only just assumed her role as the heir of the Torrey family , and Belinda was already so eager to invite her over .
She was clearly up to no good .
Ms.
Torrey , the gala tonight is at the Royal Hotel As the sole heir of the Torrey family , you are expected to attend .
Besides , there have been many rumors circulating high society that the Lodge family and the Torrey family have severed ties .
Because of this , many potential business partners have been hesitant to partner with us , worried they might offend the Lodge family .
If you attend tonights gala , you can silence those rumors and stabilize our position in Gleaston .
Ariana was well aware of everything Miranda had just said , Nonetheless , she would have to make some preparations before attending the Lodge familys gala .
She had to make sure that Belinda wouldnt take advantage of her , and also make it clear to the public that the Torrey family and the Lodge family had reconciled .
However … Just the thought of having to see Brian tonight made Arianas head hurt .
Prepare an evening gown for me .
Make it as extravagant as possible .
Yes , Ms.
Torrey .
Since this gala was arranged specially for her , she had to make a statement .
She wanted every attending guest to know that she was now the rightful heir of the Torrey family .
In the evening , the entrance of the Royal Hotel buzzed with activity , with luxury cars lined up along the streets .
One by one , wealthy elites dressed in tailored suits stepped out of their cars , each accompanied by impeccably dressed women by their side .
As soon as Arianas car pulled up at the Royal Hotel entrance , it immediately attracted a lot of attention .
After all , +25 BONUS Chapter 401 the biggest news from yesterday was that Ariana had personally sent Gwen to jail and kicked Igor out of the Torrey household .
The fact that she still dared to make such a bold entrance at the Lodge family gala just a day later was rather shocking , to say the least .
I thought the Torrey family and the Lodge family werent in good terms .
Then why would the Lodge family invite Ariana to tonights pala ? Didnt Mr.
Lodge and Ariana annul their engagement ? Wouldnt it be awkward for them to meet now ?