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

Chapter 61

Ariana was becoming far too arrogant. Who did she think she was?

Gwen believed Ariana couldn’t resolve Torrey Co.’s funding crisis without Brian’s help.

Meanwhile, at Lodge Co., Brian was watching the news. The headline “Mr. Lodge and Heiress of the Torreys Reconcile” had made it to the day’s top–trending news.

Emily stood before him and glanced at the file in her hand. Mr. Lodge, now that everyone knows about the renewed engagement between the Lodge and Torrey familles, what should we do about Torrey Co.’s funding?”

“Hadn’t we withdrawn them?” Brian’s tone was cold and detached, and Emily froze.

Brian continued, “Since we’ve withdrawn them, there’s no need to reinvest.”

“But if Torrey Co. doesn’t secure funding, their finances will collapse in less than three days. When that happens, there might be no point for you to marry Ms. Torrey anymore.”

back in his chair and scoffed dismissively. “How else will Ariana

“But…”

it yourself. Eve suffered, and Ariana’s arrogance stems from the backing of the Torrey family. Let’s see if she’ll still act so high and mighty when the Torrey family falls into ruin. She’ll have no

that Ms. Torrey has taken control of the Torrey family, and all their

a business as a pampered heiress who’s only ever known to play? Let’s wait and see how she plans

trending list Evelyn’s fake attempt at taking her life. She was Instantly labeled as a slut, and the comment

isn’t an injury? Is she afraid that people won’t know she tried to harm herself?”

an engagement party would mean she’s trying to assert her claim.”

slut! She’s just trying to intimidate the

malicious comments, Evelyn, who’d been entirely unaware just moments

glared at the students who’d gathered to watch the show. “What are you staring

slowly dispersed, Lila tried to comfort her. “Don’t let it bother you, Evelyn. Everyone knows Mr. Lodge and Ariana are just putting on an act. Once Mrs. Lodge Senior dies, I’m sure Mr. Lodge will marry you

away.”

and another friend, Maddle Hicks, chimed in, “I heard that the Torrey family is going bankrupt. Ariana must’ve hired an army of online trolls to smear your name and