A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up Novel

Chapter 172 In the distance , Brian and Evelyn walked up to Igor .

Brian took the initiative to clink glasses with him .

Many people saw it happen , including the Shaw family .

They began to regard Igor more favorably .

Igor felt especially proud as he raised his glass to meet Brians .

The crisp sound of their glasses tapping rang out .

In that instant , the entire room fell silent , and everyones attention landed on Igor .

Not far away , Arianas lips curved slightly .

Igor apparently had no idea how serious this was .

He downed his champagne in one gulp .

Gwen also didnt notice anything amiss .

Only Evelyn looked visibly uncomfortable .

Brian held his champagne without drinking it .

His eyes darkened .

Selena gaped .

Is Igor out of his mind ? Who does he think he is ? Does he not realize he has to show respect if he wants to stay in this circle ? During that brief moment of clinking glasses , Igor had taken the lead .

He lifted his glass higher than Brians .

That was a huge taboo in these social circles .

Who was Brian , and who was Igor ? How dare Igor act so high and mighty , especially when Brian had already taken the lead in offering a toast ? It was practically begging for trouble .

The room was so still one could hear a pin drop .

Everyone was watching Brians reaction .

Over the years , not a single person had ever dared lift their glass higher than Brians .

Even William , who was forever at odds with Brian , only ever raised his glass to the same level .

Yet , Igor did this so openly .

It was far too arrogant .

Mr.

Lodge , thanks ! Igor spoke shamelessly , as though Brians gesture had been a favor .

Arianas eyes were filled with amusement .

Gwen , once a club girl , had never understood these social rules .

Igor , being a spoiled troublemaker , had never bothered learning drinking etiquette .

Most people in their age group would know these rules , but Igor didnt have a clue .

No one present would believe he did it out of ignorance .

They would think he was being provocative on purpose .

That would certainly include Brian .

Your son is quite bold , Brian said in a flat tone , but he didnt take a single sip of champagne .

Evelyns expression turned even more unpleasant .

She was the one who suggested Brian give a toast to Igor .

She only wanted to make Ariana feel awkward , but she never thought Igor would ignore basic etiquette .

Mr.

Lodge , what … Whats wrong ? Gwen was at a loss when she saw Brians face turn cold as he walked off .

Evelyn frowned .

Igor , youre way too arrogant .

Dont you even know to lower your glass during a toast ? With that , she hurried after Brian , worried he might think shed embarrassed him on purpose .

+25 BONUS Chapter 172 Well … Gwen and Igor were clueless about what they had done wrong .

Why did the height of the glass even matter ? Igor sneered .

Who cares if he looks down on me ? Whats with that condescending attitude ? He had never liked how smug Brian seemed .

What nonsense are you talking about ? Gwen worried others would overhear .

She hurried after Brian , fearing her son might have offended him .

Nearby , the Shaw family noticed that , even though Igor looked decent , he was nothing more than a shallow show- off .

Their scorn was even more obvious now .

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