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

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

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as though she had just remembered, “Oh, and the will clearly states that Torrey Co. is for me to inherit. You and Igor don’t have to waste much energy.

Igor and Gwen’s stunned expressions, Ariana couldn’t help but scoff.

son. She worried that the news would hurt the two. Instead, she allowed them to squander the family’s resources freely.

that Gwen treated her as her own daughter and

off as soon as possible to pave the way for

went to the Lodge family to coerce Ariana into embezzling their assets. Only

on her why Brian abandoned her

family was no longer of any

just said?” prodded

had truly been so heartless, what would become of her

have to live off the five million dollars for the

it, Ms. Lambert. Well, let’s settle this then. I’ll ask the lawyer to bring the will

all

engagement with

Brian Lodge fell through. That’s why she wants to take

but you just lost that right.”

on her face, but her stance was one of authority.

Igor were so angry that their faces were flushed with anger.

maid’s surprised voice sounded from

this, Ariana

to see Brian standing at

out

beheld Ariana in

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

one thing, and then Ill be out of here.” His calm

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leave you to it! I’ll

she left, she made sure to close the door behind her.

familiar with Gwen’s

doors, she would undoubtedly be labeled as his woman. When that happens, no one else would dare ask for her hand

the whole of Gleaston would dare touch

let’s take our conversation downstairs. After all, we are no longer engaged;

times, many people still clung to backward and

same room with the

you put on a weak and pitiful front in front of my grandmother. Yet, here you bullying and humiliating your stepmother and brother at home. It seems I’ve underestimated

them?” Ariana was amused.

were playing tricks on