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

Chapter 60

Chapter 60

When Ariana returned to the Torrey residence that afternoon, Gwen was beaming with delight over the press

conference.

When she saw Ariana, she eagerly approached. “Well well, Ms. Torrey. You’re finally back! Such wonderful news, and you didn’t tell me ahead of time. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have to be this worried all the time, don’t you think?

Ariana raised an eyebrow at the joy on Gwen’s face. “Ms. Lambert, weren’t you planning to sell me off to the Hubbords?”

“Not that! Not anymore!” Gwen waved her hands dismissively. “The Hubbord family is a small and insignificant household; they can never compare to the Lodge family.”

As Ariana settled on the couch, she leaned in closer. “Ariana, now that both Mr. Lodge and Mr. Kingsman have taken a fancy to you, who would you choose?”

Faced with such a blatant inquiry, Ariana leaned back against the couch and asked, “Who do you think I should choose, Ms. Lambert?”

Lodges are the most powerful in Gleaston,

lately, so if you choose Mr. Lodge, wouldn’t that pressure disappear?”

since Mr. Kingsman is showing feelings for you, it wouldn’t hurt to leave yourself a backup plan

suggesting that I string Mr. Kingsman

options. Since Mr. Kingsman likes you, get him to spend money on

were

with Brian, it doesn’t mean Lodge Co. has relented,” Ariana casually reminded her.

face. “What do you

engagement, Brian has never intended to let us go. The funds he withdrew

indifferent tone made Gwen anxious. The latter exclaimed, “How could that be! You must do something to make Mr. Lodge give up

Co. isn’t under your

is for the Torrey family, and

got up. “I don’t know much about what’s happening at

the funding crisis, you’ll have

12

+25 BONUS