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

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“Congratulations on securing Goldfront Bay,” Evelyn said with a smile, completely oblivious to Brian’s darkening expression. “Lodge Co. will definitely make a fortune with at land”

Meanwhile, Atlana made no effort to conceal her pleased sirk as she clinked her champagne glass with William’s.

Brian’s eye twitched at the sight.

“What should we do now, Mr. Lodge?” Emily hadn’t expected William to back out of the bidding so easily. Just a few days ago, he had been determined to get that plece of land.

Why did he give up so easily?

“What else can we do?” Brian snapped.

They could only accept the loss.

Brian rose from his seat, his usual smile replaced with a stormy expression.

Something was off.

This definitely had something to do with Ariana!

“Brian!”

wanted to leave with him. Panicked, she grabbed his arm, but

she snapped out

left her behind

Brian’s expression was dark as he coldly ordered, “Bring Gwen Lambert to me at

“Yes, sir.”

into Brian’s office by two bodyguards. When she saw Brian’s dark

upset

the relationship between Ariana

“What?”

and William Kingsman?

was nothing between them, as far

said, “If Ariana has been acting out of line lately, I’ll go back and tell her off later. Please don’t be angry, Mr. Lodge. The Torrey family is completely committed to

of your nonsense! The Goldfront Bay land was a

really didn’t! I don’t even know anything about Coldfront Bay. This must be a misunderstanding, Mr.

Brian scoffed. “Ariana sends you to me to smooth things over, then teams up with William Kingsman to trap me the

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reckless. Don’t worry, Mr. Lodge, I’ll get her to explain everything to you tomorrow. William Kingsman may have some influence in this city, but there’s no way he can surpass you. I’ll call her now and