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

Chapter 8

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.”

stepped inside, a strong scent of cigarette smoke invaded her nostrils. Ariana held her

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

“Yes, sir.”

basin of cold water on her. At once, her eyes snapped

room, casting an intimate glow.

had been slashed by a knife. She put on

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Lodge, don’t you think you’re going “Overboard?” he snickered. “Eve’s health has already take After my grandmother’s relentless humillation, she’s now you think you went overboard

Lodge, I did not snitch.”

erboard?”

she’s hurt. a coma in the hospital. Ms. Torrey the Almighty,

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

words, Ariana’s

Ruin her reputation?

been extinguished by that disgusting

upon a time, she also valued her honor and integrity

an intact, unblemished body to Brian.

catch, the once naive Ariana died along

What reputation?

What integrity?

to forgo them, she’d discard them without

threat against her was simply

at him, and her lips suddenly pulled into a smile.

respond like this. He furrowed his eyebrows and asked,

tone was calm, almost indifferent. “Are you looking to find a beggar or a passerby? Or would you prefer a bodyguard? Your secretary?

you know what you’re talking about?”

her fearless demeanor caught him completely off guard.

to know would blush uncontrollably if they met eyes. He found this woman in front of him

your

a

to press her back

time. With his free hand, he

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