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

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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

Though they couldn’t compare to the Lodge family’s wealth in the trillions, they were still one of the top names in

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five million dollars

“Oh, and the will clearly states that Torrey Co. is for me to inherit. You and Igor don’t have to waste much energy. If you harbor arry thoughts you ought not to,

stunned expressions, Ariana couldn’t

her past life, she had concealed the division of assets from Gwen and her son. She worried that the

her own daughter

marry her off as soon as possible to pave

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

it dawned on her why Brian abandoned her at the wedding without

of the Torrey family was no longer of

you just said?” prodded Gwen, her voice tinged

heartless, what would become

off the five million

for it, Ms. Lambert. Well, let’s settle this then. I’ll ask the lawyer to bring the will in a while. That should be enough to convince

Don’t believe her! Whatever she’s saying is all nonsense! Dad wouldn’t do that to

engagement with

because her Brian Lodge fell through. That’s why she wants to take back Torrey

you just lost that right.”

wore a faint smile on her face, but her stance was

were so angry that their faces were flushed with anger.

maid’s surprised voice sounded from outside the door. “Mr. Lodge?

Ariana

standing at

out

beheld

on a fawning smile. “Mr. Lodge, you should have given us a

be out of here.” His calm tone made it impossible to

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Lodge, we’ll leave you to it! I’ll have someone make you some tea,” she rambled as

left, she made sure to close the door

was all too familiar

eldest daughter, alone with her behind closed doors, she would undoubtedly be labeled as his woman. When that happens, no one else would

all, no one in the whole of Gleaston would dare touch woman

“Mr. Lodge, whatever you have to say, let’s take our conversation downstairs. After all, we are no longer engaged; being alone like this will only give people something to gossip

people still

same room with the

weak and pitiful front in front of my grandmother. Yet, here you bullying and humiliating your stepmother and brother at home.

them?” Ariana

thought her cars were playing