A Bride’s Revenge No Longer the Backup - Chapter 102

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Evelyn frowned. In the past, she had always accompanied Brian to these kinds of events.

This charity gala wasn't just any gathering. It was a major event, and word had it that Victor Smith, the infamous figure from overseas would also be attending.

Everyone in Gleaston knew what Victor represented. He had been the undisputed kingpin of underground dealings abroad. Having his support didn't just mean invincibility overseas- it ensured that even within the country, not one dared to stand in your way.

Yet, Brian had chosen to bring Ariana to such an important occasion.

Evelyn hurled the glass of water in the hand, her expression dark and stormy.

"Have they left?" she asked.

"Yes, Ms. Granger. They've left."

Hearing this, Evelyn glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Her makeup was half done, but all she could feel was bitter irony.

"Ms. Granger, should we... continue with your makeup?"

Everyone had assumed Brian would naturally bring Evelyn to the gala. They'd started her makeup early in the day. Who could have guessed....

"Continue," Evelyn replied coldly. "I'm going tonight, no matter what."

At the Royal Hotel, Brian had already stepped out of the car and, with a gentlemanly gesture, opened the car door! for Ariana. As she stepped out, all eyes turned to her.

"Isn't that Ariana? Why is she here with Mr. Lodge?"

"Yeah, doesn't he always bring Ms. Granger to these events?'

"Ariana must have pulled some dirty tricks again. I even heard she once drugged him..."

The murmurs rippled through the crowd.

Brian's sharp gaze swept over them, silencing the whispers instantly. His frosty demeanor was enough to send chills down the spines of those present.

Ariana glanced around her surroundings. She vividly remembered that in her previous life, this gala was the stage where Victor Smith made his debut in Gleaston. Back then, Evelyn had been by Brian's side, and her exceptional beauty and poised elegance had immediately captivated Victor.

Later, Victor had even become Evelyn's biggest supporter, funding her studies abroad and offering her unwavering protection. The rumors back then had been rampant-Victor had fallen head over heels for Evelyn, and he was willing to do anything for her.

It was precisely because of this that Brian had grown increasingly anxious. He became eager to bring Evelyn back to the country and get engaged to her as soon as possible.

Back then, Evelyn had managed to accomplish quite a few things thanks to Victor.

"What are you looking at?" Brian's voice pulled her from her thoughts. She turned to find him watching, her intently.

"Nothing. Just looking around."

"Just looking around? Or looking for William?"

"Mr. Lodge, you're overthinking it," she replied calmly. Ariana had no interest in humoring him. Her objective tonight was Victor Smith.

Seeing that Ariana didn't take him seriously at all, Brian fel a surge of frustration, his chest tightening with irritation.

"Mr. Lodge, is it wise to let Ms. Torrey wander around unattended? If anything happens to her..."

"Then it's her own fault!" Brian replied coldly. "Didn't she refuse to stay by my side? Let her face the consequences."

In this circle, people always flocked to power and looked down on those without it. The Torrey family's recent scandal had turned them into a laughingstock among the elites. To these people, they were no better than a family on the brink of bankruptcy.

As Ariana walked through the gala alone, she was met with disdainful looks and mocking remarks from those around her.