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

Chapter 54

News of Lodge Co. hosting a press conference had spread he wildfire by

At the Lodge residence, Belinda slammed the morning news onto the table with a loud smack. Then, she furiously got to her feet. “Outrageous!”

“Mrs. Lodge Senior,”

The helper picked up the newspaper. When she read about the press conference meant to clarify Brian and Ariana’s relationship, her expression darkened.

“Why hadn’t anyone consulted me about such a major decision? What on earth happened? Emily, speak!” Belinda’s voice was icy.

Emily was reluctantly summoned to face Belinda. She stammered, “At Ms. Granger’s birthday party last night… Someone joked at Ms. Torrey’s expense… She proposed ending the engagement… and Mr. Lodge agreed.”

“Evelyn again?” Benlinda’s dislike for Evelyn was well–known, and as she learned that the calling off of the engagement stemmed from Evelyn, her face grew darker,

I’d like to see

dilemma. “The press conference has started, Mrs. Lodge Senior.”

they! How could I have such a foolish grandson, who’d let Ariana down for a cunning

to her feet. “If you won’t

Emily quickly relented. “Calm down, Mrs. Lodge Senior. I’ll fetch the car right away.” She hurried to the garage.

It was nearly 10:00 am, and the reporters had gathered. Why wasn’t

with Ms. Torrey?” Evelyn asked with uncertainty

Torrey, and she probably won’t

replied, “Ariana proposed the cancellation, so Mrs. Lodge Senior should understand. You don’t have to come

Ms. Torrey to break off her engagement because of that. It’s all my fault…” Evelyn lowered her head

Ariana who doesn’t know her place,” Brian uttered. He’d made it clear to Arlana that he could

his heart. Such perfection didn’t

noticed the disdain in Brian’s eyes for Arlana and hesitantly probed further. “Brian… do you think Ms. Torrey and Mr.

just toying with her. Do you think he’s taken a liking to Ariana?”