NovelOnlineChapter 244
A cold smirk played at the corners of Brian's 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 don’t get along, but we're both well-known in Gleaston. If you
want to cause trouble for me, at least use a better excuse. Accusingof secretly dating your ex-fiancée is
such a tired cliché.”
Brian's frown deepened. Emily quickly added, “Mr. Lodge, Madam Mackle is waiting. Also, causing a scene with
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMr. 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. Brian's expression turned even colder. “Let's
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, “They're gone. You can cout now.”
From under the table, Ariana emerged with sdifficulty. With all her injuries, it had been a miserable hiding
spot.
William watched her, amused to see this clever woman in such a predicament. “I'll have someone lead you out
the back so you won't 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, he'd said a long, provocative line
that seemed designed to push Brian's buttons. He was obviously enjoying the show.
Just then, the waiter cin. “Ms. Torrey, please follow me. Otherwise, if that gentleman returns, it'll be trouble.
Right. Who knew when Brian might cstorming back?
Ariana nodded. “Sorry to bother you.”
“Please, don’t mention it.”
The waiter guided her through a side corridor. 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.
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They reached an exit. William's 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 couldn't focus on the conversation. His mind kept circling back to
the figure he’d seen earlier. He was certain it was Ariana.
Chapter 244
“Grandma, | need to go to the restroom,” he said.
Belinda was happily chatting with Elise about something. Seeing Brian make excuses to leave, Belinda’s smile
faded slightly. “I heard from Elise that you just went to William's private room looking for Ariana. Is that true?”
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