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

Chapter 8

Belinda’s tone was kind but firm. “Ariana, Brian has clearly been bewitched by that woman from the Granger family. You can rest assured–I’ll make sure he apologizes to you properly. You are the only one I acknowledge as the future Mrs. Lodge, and no one can change that.”

Ariana offered a soft smile and replied, “Mrs. Lodge Senior, since his mind has already been made up, I don’t think I have much else to say. I wish him and Ms. Granger the best,‘

With that, she rose to leave, adding, “If you ever need anything, Mrs. Lodge Senior, I’ll still be here to serve you. But… I think it’s best we end the engagement here.”

“Ariana…” Belinda wasn’t eager to give up just yet.

However, Ariana shook her head. “I still have some family matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now. I’ll visit you another time, Mrs. Lodge Senior”

With that, she turned and strode off.

Watching her depart, Belinda let out a sigh.

Ariana never used to be the impulsive girl she was now.

As Ariana opened the main gate of the Lodge residence, someone grabbed her from the side and covered her mouth and nose.

She instinctively reached for the dagger hidden in her sleeve. However, she caught a glimpse of the Lodge family emblem on the person’s clothing

Seeing that it was Brian’s people, she tucked the blade away. She played along as if she had been taken by force.

After all, he still wouldn’t go so far as to harm her even if he did dislike her.

As expected, they didn’t do anything drastic. Instead, she was led into one of Brian’s private black cars.

Inside, she feigned unconsciousness until she felt herself being carried out.

It wasn’t until she heard the ding of an elevator that she picked up on her whereabouts. She recognized it from the Royal Hotel.

Had Brian ordered for her to be sent to a hotel?

A knock sounded.

“Mr. Lodge, she’s here.”

“Come in.”

a strong scent of cigarette smoke invaded her nostrils. Ariana held her breath. She felt

grow anxious, Brian’s voice broke the silence. “Wake her up.”

“Yes, sir.”

water on her. At once, her eyes snapped

lighting filled the room, casting an intimate glow.

wet, Ariana’s body ached all over as though she had been slashed by a knife. She put on

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erboard?”

admit when she’s hurt. a coma in

I’d believe that? Hm? Ariana Torrey, you must be itching to become the next Mrs. Lodge. What if I ruined your reputation tonight? What if I make your scandals heaine news tomorrow? Do you reckon my grandmother

his words, Ariana’s gaze

Ruin her reputation?

extinguished by that disgusting abductor in her past life!

time, she also valued her honor and integrity more than

wanted to present an intact, unblemished

into his catch, the once naive Ariana

What reputation?

What integrity?

to forgo them, she’d discard them without

such a threat against her was simply ludicrous.

up at him, and her lips suddenly pulled into a smile. “Go ahead, then.”

probably wasn’t expecting a dignified lady to respond like

Ariana’s tone was calm, almost indifferent. “Are you looking to find a beggar or a passerby? Or would you prefer a bodyguard? Your secretary? Or perhaps… the thug who

what you’re talking

her fearless

blush uncontrollably if they met eyes. He found this woman in front of

your word, Mr. Lodge? If so, I’m

made a move to

her back down onto the

to slap him. But Brian was prepared this time. With his free