A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up by Cozy Season

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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When Gwen saw the transfer agreement, her expression took a 180–degree turn. Her tone softened and was immediately laced with hints of flattery. “Come on, Ariana Igor is your younger brother after all. If he takes over the company, it will ensure that the Torrey family legacy continues. He will also serve as your backer so you can marry Mr. Lodge with peace of mind. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone?”

As she spoke, Gwen quickly pulled Igor over and scolded, “What are you waiting for? Apologize to your sister right now! Who gave you the permission to barge into her room early in the morning?”

Reluctant to comply, Igor retorted, “Torrey Co. will be mine sooner or later anyway! She’s threatening to call off the engagement and ruin my future. Of course, I must set things straight with her!”

Ariana simply watched, unfazed.

She had never expected her younger brother to start coveting the family’s assets at such a young age.

He already saw himself to be the future head of the family.

Clearly, Gwen’s careful “nurturing” hadn’t gone to waste.

“This kid has no idea what he’s talking about. Don’t take this to heart, Ariana. Why don’t you give me the agréement? I’ll keep it safe for you,” urged Gwen, trying to feign concern.

All she cared about was that agreement.

The agreement clearly stated that Igor could take over the company as soon as he graduated from high school. The mother–and–son duo had waited so long for this moment–there was no way they would let anything go south

now!

Ariana’s gaze shifted to Gwen, and she chuckled lightly, “Is this what you really want, Ms. Lambert?”

“Yeah…”

Before she could finish, her words were cut short. Ariana ripped the agreement in half.

The color drained from Gwen’s face at once. Igor bitterly exclaimed, “Ariana Torrey! What are you doing? Who gave you the right to tear it up?”

Igor anxiously rushed forward to snatch the document. Within seconds, however, Ariana casually shredded the agreement into smaller pieces. Unblinkingly, she scattered them before the two of them.

She spoke indifferently, “I will never hand over Torrey Co. to Igor Torrey. Why don’t you and Igor take a chill pill?”

“What did you just say? Ariana Torrey! If your brother doesn’t take over the company, who will? He is the only male heir in the Torrey family! You…”

Ariana interrupted, “Igor isn’t even my father’s biological son, to begin with. I have already decided to take charge of the company myself. Besides, when my father passed, his will explicitly stated that I was to manage the company. As for the inheritance… apart from the five million dollars left to you and your son, the Torreys were only to provide you with two bedrooms.”

“What! There’s no way Dad only left us with five million dollars. You must have tampered with Dad’s will!”

Igor looked utterly incredulous. 1

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remembered, “Oh, and the will clearly

expressions, Ariana couldn’t help but

her past life, she had concealed the division of assets from Gwen and her son. She worried that the news would hurt the two. Instead, she allowed them to squander the

believed that Gwen treated her as her own

as soon as possible to pave the

squandered the family’s whole fortune within three years. The two went to the Lodge family to coerce Ariana into embezzling their assets.

hindsight, it dawned on her why Brian abandoned her at the wedding without a second thought.

of the Torrey family was

just said?” prodded Gwen, her voice tinged

been so heartless, what would become of

off the five million

word for it, Ms. Lambert. Well, let’s settle this

she’s saying is all nonsense! Dad wouldn’t

engagement with

resentment, “I reckon she’s only mad because her Brian Lodge fell through. That’s why she wants to take back Torrey Co!

just lost that

on her face,

that

at that moment, a maid’s surprised voice sounded from outside the door. “Mr. Lodge?

Ariana frowned.

standing at the doorway, having witnessed everything

out a

time, he beheld Ariana in

a fawning smile. “Mr. Lodge, you should have given us a heads–up about your visit! We would

to say one thing, and then Ill be out of here.” His calm tone made it

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ear to ear. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lodge, we’ll leave you to it! I’ll have someone make you some tea,” she rambled as she dragged or out of the

she left, she made sure to close the door behind

was all too familiar with

the boudoir of the Torreys‘ eldest daughter, alone with her behind closed doors, she would

no one in the whole of Gleaston would dare touch

to say, let’s take our conversation downstairs. After all, we are

many people still

with the door shit was bound to

my grandmother. Yet, here you bullying

Ariana was amused.

cars were