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

Chapter 26

“Stop right there, Ariana Torrey!”

During the intermission, Ariana excused herself to go to the bathroom when she heard Brian’s voice sound from behind her.

“Mr. Lodge? Did you need something?” She turned back, her voice distant, as if they were but mere acquainters

“Aren’t you something else, Ariana? You knew that my company had its eye on that piece of land in South Gleaston, and you went and doubled the price, even at a loss, to buy it. What’s your game? Are you really opposing me, or are you just trying to get my attention?” Brian snapped.

“You’ve got the wrong idea, Mr. Lodge. I just really liked the location. It’s got nothing to do with you.” Ariana said sincerely. However, Brian did not believe a word of it.

Just then, Evelyn rushed over to cut into their conversation “Ms. Torrey, you were too impulsive. That piece of land will lose you a small fortune!”

Then, glancing at Brian, she continued, “I know that Brian bringing me here tonight might have embarrassed you, but you can’t just do that. Even if you wanted to get your own back, it shouldn’t be done so rashly. To the end it’s still Brian who will have to clean up after you. What’s the point in all this, then?”

Brian scoffed at that. “You set the price, Ariana. You can pay for that yourself.”

off the engagement. My finance have nothing

darkened. “You…”

Ariana saw him, she

by his first name made Brian’s face darken

over? We should head back soon, then. After all, I’ve had my eye set on the land at Goldfront

and Evelyn politely before

could feel the coldness emanating from Brian. “Brian..”

couldn’t believe Ariana would dare to act so openly affectionate with William right in front of

said, clenching his fists. He’d never been treated with such disregard before.

as she walked away earlier was a clear demonstration

she really think he couldn’t live without her?

“Emily.”

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

five billion dollars. Ariana’s eager to get the land for William. In that case, I’ll make sure he takes a huge loss!” Brian

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