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,

me there right now! I’d like to see who dares hold the press conference without

hesitated and feigned a dilemma. “The press conference has started, Mrs. Lodge Senior.”

who’d let Ariana down

to her feet. “If you won’t drive, I’ll go there myself”

Emily quickly relented. “Calm down, Mrs. Lodge Senior. I’ll fetch the car

the venue of the press conference, Brian glanced at his watch. It was nearly 10:00 am, and the reporters had gathered. Why

Ms. Torrey?” Evelyn asked with uncertainty as she

of Ms. Torrey, and

understand. You don’t have to come with me today. I’ll have Emily send

off her engagement because of that. It’s all my fault…” Evelyn lowered her head looking pitiful and remorseful.

it clear to

much, not just him but also his heart. Such perfection didn’t exist in

Arlana and hesitantly probed further. “Brian… do you think Ms. Torrey and Mr. Kingsman could be

with her. Do you think