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

Chapter 9

Ariana glanced down at the newspapers sprawled across the floor. Several words in large font entered her eyes: ” Lodge Co. Terminates Torrey Co. Contract: Investment Withdrawn for 500–Million–Dollar Project“.

For a split second, her eyebrows knitted together slightly.

If she remembered correctly, this 500–million–dollar project was the Torreys‘ current real estate development. Construction was already past the halfway mark, but now that Brian had withdrawn funding, the project wouldn’t be able to continue. They would have to find another investor.

However, with Lodge Co. cutting ties with them, who in Glaston would dare collaborate with them now?

At the end of the day, this project was dooined. Torrey Co. was sure to lose a substantial portion of its assets. Ariana bent down to pick up the paper. It was still warm–must have been freshly printed and delivered to them. Brian’s swift actions were obviously intended to send her a message. It was a show of power to make her understand who truly called the shots in Gleaston.

“Ariana Torrey, look at you! As the eldest daughter, what’s so hard about doing something for the family? All you had to do was please a man, yet you act like it’s beneath you What good is that pretty face of yours if you don’t know how to use it? Such a waste!”

Gwen continued venting her frustration. “Do

you think you’re fit to take over the Torrey family in this state? Heed my advice–you should hand it over to your brother sooner rather than later! Your priority should be to please the old matriarch and marry into the Lodge family. That’s the proper way to go about things!”

“Have you said enough?” Ariana shot Gwen a cold look. “What I should or shouldn’t do is none of your concern. If you’re that desperate, you might as well marry him yourself. After all, you’re far better at fawning over people than I’ll ever be.”

“You! You ungrateful brat! How dare you talk to me like that?”

Gwen was downright furious. However, Ariana ignored her, taking the newspaper upstairs.

Pulling out of the project… What an unforeseen surprise.

She could recall that this project had been immensely profitable in her past life. But since Brian had invested 500 million, he had ended up a major shareholder. This left Torrey Co. with only a small cut of the earnings.

had withdrawn his funding, Torrey Co. would become the largest shareholder. If she could find a way to handle this without relying on outside investors, the profits

needed to secure enough money

wasn’t a small sum.

to

her previous life, they never interacted much. Evelyn had

because her decision to call off the

the café, Ariana spotted Evelyn already seated by the

looked pale, perhaps from her recent incident. She set down

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wanted to meet

did you, Ms. Granger?” Arlana cut straight to the point. Evelyn pursed her lips and replied, “I’m here to advise you not to act impulsively. You and Brian are a perfect match; I won’t interfere in your relationship. I sincerely hope you both

joking.” A faint smile was playing on Ariana’s lips as she added, “If you genuinely

her words, Evelyn’s expression faltered. “Ms. Torrey, I truly didn’t mean for that to happen. If you blame me, I have no excuse. But only you are truly worthy of Brian. Only Torrey Co.’s resources can elevate Lodge Co. further. You are the perfect partner

beg you, for the sake of Lodge Co, and Brian, please reconsider. It won’t be of any benefit to your family

concern for Brian, while subtly emphasizing that he was only marrying Ariana for

“How touching, Me

I care about the interest of Lodge Co. or

at

past three months, she had seen firsthand how much Ariana adored Brian. She even heard her

become so indifferent now?

apology. I truly hope you and Brian can reconcile. I am withdrawing from this relationship. If

saying is merely your wishful thinking. Why would I spend the rest of my life with a man whose heart belongs to another? Don’t

about me. But for

of her bag and slid it toward Ariana. “I know Brian misunderstood you and is targeting the Torrey family. I’m aware of the financial trouble you’re in. Here’s 500 million dollars–I’m offering

face only made Ariana sneer